2026 Furusato Astronomical Observatory Starry Sky Full-Day Course

Furusato Astronomical Observatory (ふるさと天文館) is an astronomical facility operated by the Lifelong Learning Division of the Minami-Alps City Board of Education. Admission is free, and stargazing sessions are held every Saturday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, open to everyone. In addition to the 5.5m dome housing a large 500mm reflecting telescope, 15cm and 20cm refracting telescopes are also used as auxiliary equipment. Sessions are canceled in bad weather, so please call after 2:00 PM on the day to check whether the event is being held.