Handa Sky Science Museum

The Handa Science Museum features a planetarium with a 240-seat dome measuring 18 meters in diameter and five telescopes for astronomical observations.

The museum opened its doors on November 10, 1985, as part of a cultural complex that includes the Handa City Library and Handa City Museum.

The facility functions as a center for education where children and adults learn about Earth sciences and space through exhibitions and astronomical programs.

Located at 4-210 Kirigaoka, the museum operates from 9:00 to 17:00, with planetarium shows costing 210 yen for adults and 100 yen for children.

The rooftop observatory hosts monthly stargazing sessions using professional telescopes, including a 40-centimeter reflecting telescope for detailed celestial observations.

Location: Handa

Inception: November 10, 1985

Website: https://sky-handa.com

GPS coordinates: 34.89143,136.91307

Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:10