Regional Observatory for the Public, Songkhla

June 13, 2025

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Regional Observatory for the Public, Songkhla

Regional Observatory for the Public, Songkhla is located on Elephant Mountain, offering a panoramic viewpoint where visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of Songkhla Lake and the Gulf of Thailand. It is a center for astronomy and science education for the general public, featuring a 10-meter full-dome digital planetarium with 25 million pixels, a 0.7-meter reflecting telescope, and interactive science exhibits for all ages. The observatory promotes learning, inspires creativity, and fosters environmental awareness, linking science with sustainable development for future learning.

Activity

Stargazing Activities (NARIT Public Night) Every Saturday

Full Dome Digital Planetarium Show – Travel through space via a 360-degree digital film, exploring astronomical phenomena, stars, and the solar system with realistic visuals and sounds.
Telescope Stargazing – Use high-quality telescopes to experience real celestial phenomena up close, enhancing your understanding and connecting humans with the universe in a powerful way.

Interactive Science and Astronomy Exhibits – Fun and easy to understand, focusing on hands-on learning. The exhibits incorporate the concept of “Astronomy for Sustainability,” such as the impact of light pollution on the night sky, clean energy, and the rhythms of Earth in the cosmic ecosystem.

Facilities

Facilities for the elderly/disabled or handicapped

Travel information

Contact Information

Responsible Agency

National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Public Organization)

Phone Number

09 5145 0411

Email

songkhlacamp@narit.or.th

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/ROPSongkhla

Service Rates/Payments

Service/Admission Fee

General public: 50 Baht
Students: 30 Baht
Stargazing activity: Free every Saturday

Map

General Information

Type

Special Interests

Address

79/4, Moo 4

Subdisctrict

Khao Rup Chang

District

Mueang Songkhla

Province

Songkhla

Zip Code

90000

Region

South

Status

open

Opening Hours

Open: on Tuesday to Sunday, from 08:30 AM to 04:30 PM (on Saturdays, closing at 10:00 PM)
Closed: on Mondays and public holidays

Awards and Standards

Awards

Museum Thailand Awards 2021 – Excellence Award in Learning Process

(The National Discovery Museum Institute)

Museum Thailand Awards 2021 – Excellence Award in Community Engagement

(The National Discovery Museum Institute)

Standards

Museum Thailand Awards 2021 – Excellence Award in Learning Process

(The National Discovery Museum Institute)

Museum Thailand Awards 2021 – Excellence Award in Community Engagement

(The National Discovery Museum Institute)

Regional Observatory for the Public, Songkhla