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Regional Observatory for the Public, Nakhon Ratchasima

Regional Observatory for the Public, Nakhon Ratchasima is the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand's first full-service regional astronomy learning center. Operating since 2014 on a 40,000-square-metre campus inside Suranaree University of Technology, it supports public education, school programmes, and basic research. Its current visitor offer includes scheduled digital planetarium shows, a free astronomy exhibition, bookable institutional sessions, and free staff-led public observing every Saturday night. The planetarium and exhibition publish regular Tuesday-to-Sunday hours.

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Regional Observatory for the Public, Nakhon Ratchasima
Region
ASIA
Type
observatory

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Description
Regional Observatory for the Public, Nakhon Ratchasima is the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand's first full-service regional astronomy learning center. Operating since 2014 on a 40,000-square-metre campus inside Suranaree University of Technology, it supports public education, school programmes, and basic research. Its current visitor offer includes scheduled digital planetarium shows, a free astronomy exhibition, bookable institutional sessions, and free staff-led public observing every Saturday night. The planetarium and exhibition publish regular Tuesday-to-Sunday hours.
Latitude
14.8739626
Location
Longitude
102.0278316
Operational Status
operational
Ownership
public

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Creation Time
July 29, 2026 at 11:46:42 UTC
Updated Time
July 29, 2026 at 11:46:42 UTC