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Handa Sky Science Museum, Science museum in Handa, Japan

Handa Sky Science Museum is a science facility featuring a planetarium dome and observation equipment located in the city of Handa. The planetarium seats around 240 people in a dome measuring 18 meters across, while several telescopes on the roof allow for astronomical viewing.

The museum was founded in 1985 as part of a larger cultural complex that also includes a city library and city museum. This combination reflects how the community chose to support both science and cultural institutions together.

The museum serves as a learning hub where visitors engage with exhibits on Earth sciences and the cosmos. Families come here to explore how planets move and stars form through hands-on displays and demonstrations.

The facility is located in the central part of Handa and is best visited during daytime when outdoor observation conditions are optimal. Clear weather is necessary for telescope viewing on the roof, so checking conditions before your visit helps.

The rooftop observatory gives visitors the chance to look through a 40-centimeter reflecting telescope that shows fine details of planets and distant objects. Access to such equipment is unusual for public settings.

Location: Handa

Inception: November 10, 1985

Website: https://sky-handa.com

GPS coordinates: 34.89143,136.91307

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:45

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