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

 

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Pa Pong Piang, Chiang Mai

 

Pa Bong Pieng Village (The rice field) with Milky Way North of Thailand ทางช้างเผือกที่นาขั้นบันได้ที่ป่าปงเปียงครับ ฟินสุดๆ

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Phu Chi Fah, Chiang Rai

 

 

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Doi Mon Chong, Chiang Mai

 

 

Doi Chiang Dao, Chiang Mai

 

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Doi Pha Tang, Chiang Rai

 

Phukradueng, Loei

 

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Phu Tub Berk, Petchabun

 

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Sam Phan Bok, Ubon Ratchathani

 

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Mo Hin Khao, Chaiyaphum

 

Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon Ratchasima

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Nern Chang Suek, Kanchanaburi

 

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Huai Prue Reservoir, Nakhon Nayok

 

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Mae Wong National Park, Nakhon Sawan

 

Khao Cha-ngok, Nakhon Nayok

 

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Doi Inthanon, Chiang Mai, home to Thai National Observatory

 

 

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Nong Thalay, Krabi

 

Khuean Phluang Reservoir, Chanthaburi

 

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Mu Koh Surin National Park, Phang Nga

 

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Thasala, Nakhon Si Thammarat