National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand

NARIT or National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand is a research institute under the Ministry of Science and Technology of Thailand.[1] Its main missions are to carry out, support, and promote the development of astronomy and astrophysics in Thailand through research, public outreach, and educational activities.

NARIT was first established in 2004 as NARI (National Astronomical Research Institute), a statutory government institute under the Ministry of Science and Technology, to commemorate His Majesty the King's 80th birthday. On 27 December 2008, the status of NARIT was changed to a non-profit governmental public organization.[2]

The Thai National Observatory (TNO) is NARIT's main facility. It is situated at atop Thailand's highest mountain, Doi Inthanon in Doi Inthanon National Park, Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai Province.[3][4][5]

References

  1. ↑ Ministry of Science and Technology of Thailand
  2. ↑ A Royal Decree on Establishment of The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Public Organization)2008, Thai Government Gazette,125, #138a, 31 December 2008, pp.1-16
  3. ↑ http://www.narit.or.th/en/index.php/facilities/thai-national-observatory-tno/overview
  4. ↑ http://journals.cambridge.org/download.php?file=%2FIAU%2FIAU2_SPS5%2FS1743921307006850a.pdf&code=40d1e83f4a7a8ef31d84a553e6b92ef1
  5. ↑ http://www.chiangraibulletin.com/2013/01/24/highest-and-biggest-observatory-of-thailand-available-now-in-chiangmai/

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