Astrolunch - 19th July

Wiphu Rujopakarn (Steward Observatory):
The Recent Developments of Astronomy in Thailand, Especially the Thai National Telescope Project

The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARI) is in the process of procuring a 2.4-meter telescope from EOST for a site in Chiang Mai, Thailand. With the time frame for first light in 2009, we also expect to establish a collaborative effort in research with several astronomical institutions, including the UNSW.