Akita Prefectural General Education Center (秋田県総合教育センター)

Flow of the course

About this spot

The “Star Observation Class,” held every summer by the Akita Prefectural General Education Center. You can experience a planetarium (Konica Minolta's “Cosmoleap 8”) learning session, astronomical telescope observation in the parking lot, and observation with the large telescope (a 15cm Nikon refracting telescope on an equatorial mount) in the observation room. Last time (held on August 8, 2025), the schedule was: reception from 17:40, planetarium learning session 18:00-20:40, astronomical telescope observation 19:00-20:40, and the star corner 18:00-20:30.

Season & hours

Tips

Intended for young children (age 4 and up), elementary school students, junior high school students, and their guardians. Free admission. Only the planetarium learning session requires advance application (via Google Form, with an application period, capacity 35 per session), while other activities such as astronomical telescope observation do not require application (the experiment corner is first-come, first-served for 20 groups). No eating or drinking allowed, and young children and elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian. Since the event date and application period change each year, please be sure to check the official website for the latest information.

Best time to visit

Reception from 17:40; observation is recommended after sunset

Access & map

010-0101 Akita Prefecture, Katagami City, Tenno Oiwake Nishi 29-76