Hoshimi Plaza (ほしみ広場)
Flow of the course
About 90 min here
About this spot
A stargazing session held on the first Saturday of every month by the Aridagawa Town Astronomy Club, using a 50cm reflecting telescope formerly housed at the old Oishi Kogen Observatory. Held for about 1 hour 30 minutes at Yoshihara Hoshimi Plaza, just south of Kanaya Tennis Park, to observe seasonal stars, planets, and the moon (according to Aridagawa Town's official website).
Season & hours
Name: 吉原ほしみ広場(有田川町天文クラブ観望会)
Venue: 吉原ほしみ広場(有田川町天文クラブ観望会)
Tips
Participation is free and no application is needed, but the session is cancelled in case of rain or cloudy skies. It gets cold outdoors at night, so please bring warm clothing.
Best time to visit
In November, it starts at 18:30. Start times differ in other months, so please check Aridagawa Town's official website before your visit.
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Access & map
〒643-0166 Wakayama Prefecture, Arida District, Aridagawa Town, Yoshihara 1144-1
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