![]() Dome and entry point of the 2.4-m Thai National Telescope (TNT) | |
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Location | Doi Inthanon, Chiang Mai province, Thailand |
Coordinates | 18°35′26″N98°29′12″E / 18.59056°N 98.48656°E |
Altitude | 2,457 m (8,061 ft) |
Website | www |
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Thai National Observatory (TNO) is in Doi Inthanon National Park, Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. [1] [2] Atop Thailand's highest mountain, Doi Inthanon, this observatory is part of the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand, and is its main facility. [3]
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.[ citation needed ]