It looks like “2026 Spring Starry Sky Guide in Nishinomiya Gardens” will be held at Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens on Saturday, May 2.
Quoted from Starry Sky Guide in Nishinomiya Gardens（星のソムリエ＠西宮）
2026 Spring Starry Sky Guide in Nishinomiya Gardens Overview
When is it?
Saturday, May 2
*May be canceled in case of bad weather. Details will be announced on the official page.
Where is it?
Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens Main Building 4F
Sky Garden, Gardens Hall, Konoha Stage
On the floor map, it’s here↓
What will they be doing?
Spring Starry Sky Viewing Event🌟
With guidance from Star Sommeliers, you’ll be able to use telescopes to observe Venus, Jupiter, and stars in the spring constellations🔭
Time: 19:20–19:45／19:50–20:15／20:20–20:45
Three 25-minute sessions, with participants rotating each time
Location: Sky Garden
Mobile Planetarium Screening🌌
Members of the Konan University Astronomy Club will use their handmade planetarium to give an easy-to-follow live explanation of the “spring and summer starry skies.” It’s a casual screening you can enjoy in about 15 minutes.
Time: 14:30–14:45／15:00–15:15／15:30–15:45／16:00–16:15／16:30–16:45／17:00–17:15
Six sessions, about 15 minutes each
Location: Gardens Hall
Let’s Take a Look at Spring Extragalactic Galaxies✨
A CMOS camera will be connected to an astronomical telescope, letting visitors enjoy images of worlds beyond the Milky Way projected on screen. It sounds like you’ll get to peek at extragalactic galaxies, something you don’t often get the chance to see〜
Time: 19:35–／20:15–
Location: Konoha Stage
How much does it cost?
Free
Capacity?
Viewing event: 65 people per session × 3 sessions
Planetarium screening: 10 people per session
Let’s Take a Look at Spring Extragalactic Galaxies: Not listed
How to apply
To participate, advance online registration is required. *Applications by phone are not accepted.Let’s Take a Look at Spring Extragalactic Galaxies does not require registration〜
Viewing event registration (lottery system): Friday, April 17, 10:00–Sunday, April 19, 14:00
Planetarium screening registration (first come, first served): Friday, April 17, 10:00–Thursday, April 23, 22:00
You can apply from here〜
Finally
The CMOS camera used for observing spring extragalactic galaxies is apparently a camera that can project the view seen through the telescope directly onto a screen. Since everyone can experience looking into space together, it seems like it could get pretty exciting〜😄
