[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] “Sendai City Astronomical Observatory” is the best experience-based space facility in Japan! Get Cosmic Candy!

Sendai City Observatory can be accessed in about 30 minutes by car from JR Sendai Station. The Sendai Astronomical Observatory is located on top of a hill in a quiet residential area. It looks like a space base. It is cylindrical in shape and features a white outer wall that gives off a futuristic feel. The Hitomi Telescope, which has a diameter of 1.3 meters and can observe stars as faint as 17th magnitude, is also open to the public. A spot where telescope enthusiasts also gather. The Sendai City Astronomical Observatory is the largest facility in Japan that deals solely with the theme of space. For those who love space, this is a must-see place.

Planetarium equipped with cutting-edge technology

The exhibition room provides an introduction to the solar system and the galaxy. A model of the planet is displayed in a dark space, giving the illusion of a floating planet. You can truly experience the feeling of walking through space. After passing through the exhibition room, you will come to the planetarium. This planetarium features particularly cutting-edge technology. An optical projector is installed to display realistic stars. There is also a hybrid system that can project digital images on the dome screen. It's a starry sky that looks like it's really there. Furthermore, you can enjoy powerful images. The variety of programs is also attractive. Different programs are held each season.

A variety of programs will be held, including a night on the Galaxy Express.

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For example, in 2016, Kenji Miyazawa's "Night on the Galactic Railway" was shown for a limited time and became popular. Kenji Miyazawa is a poet from Iwate Prefecture, and this event was planned to commemorate his 120th birthday in 2016. It was created by KAGAYA, an artist and planetarium video creator. This Night of the Galaxy Express was first shown at Sunshine Starlight Dome Manten in Ikebukuro in 2006. Since then, it has been shown at more than 80 planetariums in Japan and overseas. This is a very popular work. These popular works are planned and projected every year, and people come from all over the country.

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Cosmic candy is very popular!

Souvenirs are also very popular at the Sendai Astronomical Observatory. After enjoying the world of space to your heart's content, don't forget to check out the souvenirs at the end. Among them, the original ``Cosmic Candy'' series of ``Sendai City Astronomical Observatory'' is a very popular sweet with cumulative sales exceeding 80,000 units in two years. It gained popularity on Twitter. At one point, 2,000 candies were sold out in the morning. The standard is the strawberry-flavored "Earth Candy" (200 yen). It is covered in smooth, transparent candy. The blue earth print stands out in three dimensions.

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