23 stunning shots of the Milky Way taken all around Thailand
Now is the best time of year to view the full splendor of our galaxy, the Milky Way. Here's all the stargazing inspiration you need.
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The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) announced last week the start of its Milky Way chasing season. From from now until October is your best chance to view the full splendor of our galaxy.
How to chase it?
Suparerk Karuehanon, head officer of Astronomical Service Center of NARIT, says that as the Milky Way is relatively dim your best chance for seeing it is currently at 4-5am during the waxing moon. He suggests heading to a national park, or somewhere else without much artifical light. Start by finding Sagittarius and Scorpius, which point the way to the center of the Milky Way, or downloading Star Chart, a free app that will help you locate the exact position.
To shoot the Milky Way, you can use any good digital camera (your hipster-mirror less is fine). Using a tripod, set the ISO at 1,600 or higher and shoot with a long exposure time of 40 seconds or less.
Stunning shots of the Milky Way from all around Thailand
Mon Ing Dao, Chiang Mai
Pa Pong Piang, Chiang Mai
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Phu Chi Fah, Chiang Rai
Doi Mon Chong, Chiang Mai
Doi Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai
Doi Pha Tang, Chiang Rai
Phukradueng, Loei
Phu Tub Berk, Petchabun
Sam Phan Bok, Ubon Ratchathani
Mo Hin Khao, Chaiyaphum
Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon Ratchasima
Check out this video:
Nern Chang Suek, Kanchanaburi
Huai Prue Reservoir, Nakhon Nayok
Mae Wong National Park, Nakhon Sawan
Khao Cha-ngok, Nakhon Nayok
Doi Inthanon, Chiang Mai, home to Thai National Observatory
Nong Thalay, Krabi
Khuean Phluang Reservoir, Chanthaburi
Mu Koh Surin National Park, Phang Nga
Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat
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