Thai National Observatory
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| Organization | National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand |
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Doi Inthanon Mountain, Doi Inthanon National Park, Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: 18°35′26″N 98°29′12″E / 18.590549°N 98.486546°E |
| Altitude | 2,457 meters above mean sea level |
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Thai National Observatory (TNO) is in Doi Inthanon National Park, Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand Atop Thailand's highest mountain, Doi Inthanon, this observatory is part of the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand, and is its main facility.
The TNO has of two sections—the main observatory, and an auxiliary station lower on the mountain with offices and lodging for astronomers, facilities for public outreach activities (like school groups), and a small permanent exhibition for the public. Because the observatory is located in a national park, it was built to minimize environmental impact.
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