Description
The “Samaesan Star Party: Bringing Astronomy to the Community” was held on October 21–22, 2024, at Chao Samut Resort, Samaesan Subdistrict, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province. The event aimed to promote astronomy and inspire public engagement in space science through collaborative and educational activities. It was organized with two main objectives:
To provide a platform for informal networking and exchange of ideas among members of the astronomy education network and private sector representatives.
To host a Star Party for the general public in Samaesan and neighboring areas.
The program for teachers and private sector participants included informal discussions and the sharing of astronomy outreach experiences. For the public, the event offered a variety of interactive and hands-on activities, including telescope-based celestial observation, a mobile planetarium, Stella Light Box, light painting, glow-in-the-dark activities, and astronomy lectures.
This initiative not only sparked scientific curiosity among community members but also strengthened collaboration between educational institutions and private organizations in advancing astronomy outreach at the local level.
