Star Party 2012
-Kyushu Observatory-
Period: 2012.09.15 (Sat)-16 (Sun)
Venue: Seiwa Kogen Observatory
(Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture)
Holding report:
The first star party will be held at "Seiwa Kogen Astronomical Observatory" in Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture, which is the best astronomical observatory in Kyushu.
At the beginning, it was a customer appreciation stance to express our gratitude to the customers who are familiar with Tenmon House TOMITA.
It became a place (feast) where star friends gathered peacefully.
Unfortunately, the weather was bad due to the typhoon, but we had a new product trial session in a tent set up outside.
In the room, Higeji (President Tomita) gave a lecture on adjusting the optical axis, etc., which was very lively.
Star Party 2013
-Kyushu Observatory-
Period: 2013.10.05 (Sat)-06 (Sun)
Venue: Hoshi no Furusatokan
(Hoshino Village, Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
Holding report:
Held in Hoshino Village, Yame City, one of the best astronomical observation spots in Fukuoka Prefecture.
Although it rained like last year, new products were exhibited and astronomy lectures were held indoors.
Clear skies appeared after midnight, and we enjoyed stargazing through telescopes brought by astronomy enthusiasts.
We also collected donations to support Hoshino Village, which was affected by the heavy rains in northern Kyushu that year.
Star Party 2014
-Kyushu Observatory-
Holding period: 2014.11.15 (Sat)-16th (Sun)
Venue: Hoshi no Furusatokan
(Hoshino Village, Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
Holding report:
Held at Hoshi no Furusato Kan in Hoshino Village, Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
In contrast to last year, the weather was fine until after midnight, and an impromptu viewing party with equipment brought by each participant,
An astrophotography session was held in the dark a little away from the main venue.
As a first attempt, we held a mobile planetarium screening for light astronomical fans.
As the number of times increased, the number of stars in the star party increased.
Star Party 2015
-Kyushu Observatory-
Duration: Saturday, October 24, 2015
Venue: Trias Hisayama Shopping Center
(Hisayama Town, Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture)
Holding report:
Until now, we have selected sites suitable for starry skies with little light pollution as venues.
Held at an easily accessible suburban shopping mall to expand the base of astronomy fans.
Astronomical workshops such as handicrafts, planetarium screenings in the 9m air dome, and astronomical observations using telescopes are held.
It was crowded with many visitors, mainly children and families.
