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Planetarium Astronomical Observation Event
An event to observe the Moon, Saturn, and autumn nebulae and star clusters using a large rooftop telescope. No reservation is needed and visitors are free to drop in during the event hours for an easy, authentic stargazing experience.
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- Date2026 Sat, Nov 14All dates: Sat, Nov 14; Sat, Nov 28, 2026
- VenueRooftop Astronomical Observatory屋上の天文台
- Time18:00–19:00
- BookingNo reservation required, drop-ins welcome during event hours
Other events nearby on Nov 14
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- Hoshikawa Night MarketSat, Nov 14 · Kumagaya · Hoshikawa-dori Street (from Matsuri Hiroba to Hoshikawa Hiroba)about 600 m
- Seikeien Tea Ceremony GatheringSat, Nov 14 · Kumagaya · Seikeienabout 1000 m
Details
- Contact
- 048-525-4554
- Source
- 熊谷市ホームページ（プラネタリウム館）
- Name at the source
- 天体観察会
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Venue map
Around the venue
The venue, Rooftop Astronomical Observatory, is about 400 m in a straight line from 熊谷 Station. Nearby parks you can visit after the event: 熊谷桜堤 (about 100 m), 星溪園 (about 900 m), 中央公園 (about 1.1 km). On rainy days, indoor places such as 熊谷市立文化センター プラネタリウム館 (about 100 m) are an option. On Nov 14, 4 other events are also held nearby.
Nearest stations
- 熊谷 Station (秩父鉄道・JR高崎線・JR上越新幹線)about 400 m
- 上熊谷 Station (秩父鉄道)about 900 m
Nearby parks
Indoor places for rainy days
- 熊谷市立文化センター プラネタリウム館Science museum / planetarium · 大人200円、小中学生100円、未就学児無料about 100 m
- くまキッズ 熊谷市立こども館Indoor play area · 無料about 1.7 km
- 熊谷さくら運動公園 屋内プール アクアピアPool · 3歳以上の未就学児無料（保護者有料）about 4.4 km
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