This time, we will introduce the centerpiece facility and planetarium of the Minato Science Museum. Thanks to the latest technology, you can see the beautiful starry sky of Tokyo tonight, and you can enjoy a powerful video experience.

To experience the planetarium of the Minato Science Museum, it is currently necessary to make a reservation by phone in advance to prevent infectious diseases. When you arrive at the Minato Science Museum, purchase a ticket at the ticket vending machine on the 1st floor.

Currently, three films are screened. In the morning, "Makuma-kun's Starry Sky Grand Adventure - Summer Constellations" for families with children, "Time (Time) and Starry Sky Walk in Minato Ward" where you can enjoy plenty of aerial images of Minato Ward from the afternoon, and "HAYABUSA 2~REBORN" depicting the journey of an asteroid explorer from the evening.

The planetarium is located on the second floor of a large sphere. Sit down and be amazed! What's more, the chair has a reclining function, and you can fold down the back to watch!

In the middle of the hall is a projector equipped with a state-of-the-art optical projector "ORPHEUS" and a spherical lens. It is said that it can project 4K quality images and more than 8 million stars.

Finally, the projection began, and a beautiful starry sky spread out in front of me. The commentator will explain the starry sky and seasonal stars of the day. After the commentary, the main video begins.

What I saw in this interview was "HAYABUSA 2~REBORN". This is the story of Hayabusa2 collecting stone samples on the asteroid Ryugu. It was a work that made us think deeply about the research team trying to unravel the mystery of the origin of the universe and our human inquisitive mind. I was truly moved by the powerful image!

Please go out to see the starry sky projected by the latest projector!

Minato City Minato Science Museum https://minato-kagaku.tokyo/ 3-6-9 Toranomon Minato-ku, Tokyo
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/VwiShjbDpb9qnsfA6 Nearest Station: Toranomon Hills Station, Kamiyacho Station, Toranomon Station, Roppongi 1-chome Station

Event Information:
Summer Exhibition "Minato Insect Exhibition 2020" (7/18-9/13) https://minato-kagaku.tokyo/event/夏の企画展みなと昆虫展2020/

As of July 2020, we have implemented entry restrictions to prevent new coronavirus infection. Planetarium experiences must be booked in advance. In addition, some exhibitions have been suspended. For details, please visit the official website or click here. https://minato-kagaku.tokyo/common/pdf/0710.pdf