Saturn and Autumn Celestial Observation Meeting

Observe Saturn, Neptune, and autumn celestial objects that are in season during this time. Saturn will gradually become easier to observe from around 19:40 until closing time. Let's see Saturn's impressive rings with a 115 cm large telescope. You can also observe the Andromeda Galaxy and more with a 15 cm large binoculars. Additionally, enjoy the night sky by looking for the Autumn Quadrilateral and various constellations. Participating in the explanatory meetings held on weekends will deepen your understanding of autumn celestial objects. Enjoy celestial observation during the long autumn nights!

Map & Location

Details about Saturn and Autumn Celestial Observation Meeting

Date & Time

9/17(Wed) 19:30～22:309/18(Thu) 19:30～22:309/19(Fri) 19:30～22:309/20(Sat) 19:30～22:309/21(Sun) 19:30～22:309/24(Wed) 19:30～22:309/25(Thu) 19:30～22:309/26(Fri) 19:30～22:309/27(Sat) 19:30～22:309/28(Sun) 19:30～22:30

Note

Closed on September 22nd (Monday) and 23rd (Tuesday, public holiday). Opening hours are from 14:00 to 22:30. The explanatory meetings are held on Saturdays and Sundays at 19:30 (approximately 25 minutes). During this period, the night sky becomes adequately dark from around 19:00, making it easier to observe Saturn and Neptune from around 19:40.

Venue

Rikubetsu Space Earth Science Museum (Galaxy Forest Observatory)

Address

Uoenbetsu, Rikubetsu-cho, Ashoro-gun, Hokkaido

Fee

Only entrance fee required: Adults 500 yen, Children (elementary and junior high school students) 300 yen, Preschool children free

parking

Free parking

Access (Public)

Get off at the last stop 'Rikubetsu' on the Tokachi Bus / Kitami Bus Rikubetsu Line, about 4 km from the roadside station of Rikubetsu (about 10 minutes by taxi)

Contact

0156-27-8100 （Rikubetsu Space Earth Science Museum (Galaxy Forest Observatory)）

URL

https://www.rikubetsu.jp/tenmon/