About
Korat’s public observatory sits within Suranaree University of Technology, combining astronomy displays with a planetarium. The exhibition gives you a daytime introduction, while Saturday brings an extra reason to stay later: public telescope observing from the evening. Planetarium sessions offer a seated journey through the sky, so families can pair one with the displays. For a day-to-night visit, the Saturday late-afternoon planetarium session leads naturally into the evening programme. It is an engaging stop for children and adults who enjoy asking how the universe works.
Why go
- The free exhibition gives families a daytime introduction to astronomy.
- Planetarium sessions add a seated experience alongside the astronomy displays.
- Saturday observing brings telescopes into an evening visit at the university.
- Student planetarium tickets cost less than the standard adult admission.
Know before you go
- Pair Saturday’s 17:00 planetarium session with telescope observing from 18:00.
- Book planetarium seats online at least one hour before the session.
Good to know
- ✓ Good for children · Google
- ✓ Parking · Google
- ✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Google
- ✓ Restroom · Google
Does this place offer parking?
Yes · Google
Source ↗Does this place offer wheelchair-accessible entrance?
Yes · Google
Source ↗Questions about this place
Is Korat Observatory open on Mondays?
No. The published daytime schedule is Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00–16:00.
How much is the Korat planetarium?
Published admission is 50 baht for adults and 30 baht for students.
When can I look through a telescope in Korat?
The public Saturday observing programme runs 18:00–22:00.
Is the astronomy exhibition free?
Yes, exhibition admission is free.
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- 2 usable source documents supported this card, below the five-to-ten target; details were kept within that evidence. Only two unique official documents were found. Telescope observing depends on weather and programme operation; published schedules and ticket prices are not live availability.