Online tour experience astronomical observation of the starry sky of Miyakojima, Okinawa at home!

That was when I visited Ishigaki Island, Okinawa three years ago. When I casually lie down on the beach and look up, there are countless stars shining in the night sky!

Looking closely, there were some constellations that I had never seen in Tokyo. When I came home from Ishigaki Island and examined it, it was "Southern Cross" that can only be seen in the Southern Hemisphere Turned out.

On the remote islands of Okinawa, a beautiful starry sky and To meet stars and constellations that can only be seen here Left a strong impression on me.

When I was thinking "I want to see that starry sky again ..." Trial version online tour experience "Okinawa / Miyakojima Starry Sky Observation Tour" Discovered!

Activity Japan editorial department S, whose knowledge of the starry sky is equal to zero, participated in the online tour experience from home with excitement.

What is "Miyakojima Starry Sky Navi Subaru"?

Online tour experience "Okinawa / Miyakojima Starry Sky Observation Tour" Is presided over "Miyakojima Starry Sky Navi Subaru" of Shinpei-san When Akina ..

In 2014, the couple moved to Miyakojima and were impressed by the beauty of the starry sky. Local starry sky observation tour To hold.

In the starry sky observation tour How to find stars, myths, wonders of the universe Wide range of lectures. Easy-to-understand content that anyone can enjoy It was well received in More than 1500 people participate annually It seems that it was done.

First of all, carefully explain the location of Miyakojima and the local situation

First, "Miyakojima Starry Sky Navi Subaru" Noshinpei and Akina Location of Miyakojima, Okinawa Will explain.

Miyakojima is a remote island located about 310km southwest of the main island of Okinawa. It is about 1,800 km away from Tokyo.

Starry sky navigator Akina and Shinpei explain the location of Miyakojima using Google Maps.

"Usually at night, I put up a sheet on Yonaha Maehama Beach and lie down on a starry sky observation tour. The sound of the waves is a substitute for BGM," says Shinpei.

I can imagine a romantic landscape. The area around Yonaha Maehama Beach is a sugar cane field, There are few artificial lights For, You can see the stars well That's right. When the day comes when I can travel, I really want to go there!

By the way, to Miyakojima Tokyo (Haneda / Narita), Osaka (Kansai), Nagoya (Chubu), Fukuoka Besides, Okinawa (Naha) There are flights from.

By plane 3 hours from Tokyo, 2.5 hours from Osaka You can visit at.

Finally to the starry sky of Miyakojima. Pole Star meets the Winter Triangle Diamond

What we will observe on this tour Winter constellations .. Actually around January Video of the starry sky recorded at Yonaha Maehama Beach Akina will explain how to find the constellations using.

Initially Polaris from. Because the North Star is in the center of rotation and does not move, Search first by constellation observation That's right. Easy to find Cassiopeia He politely introduced how to search for the North Star with the coordinates.

"Miyakojima is 24 degrees north latitude. If the latitude is different, the height at which the stars can be seen will also change. .. From Tokyo and Osaka at latitude 34-36 degrees north, you should be able to see the North Star about one Genkotsu below on Miyakojima. "

Next, starting from the North Star, Winter triangle , Winter diamond Such How to find a constellation Will also tell you.

"One of the Winter Triangles, Betelgeuse in Orion, is a grandpa star. Will disappear in the next 100,000 to 1 million years It is said that. If it disappears, the definition of the Winter Triangle may disappear. "

A short story about the stars They will teach you about the constellations and stars, so you will feel like "I want to know more!".

Meet the beautiful starry sky of Miyakojima at home

This time it was a trial version, so it was held in a short time of 45 minutes, but I could feel the atmosphere of the actual regular version online tour experience, and I wanted to participate in the local tour!

　

In the night sky of Miyakojima that was shown in the video The perfect star was shining .. A video of a beautiful starry sky Excellent refreshing effect am. You can teach me with a video with illustrations Only online. It is easy to understand and you can enjoy it without any basic knowledge.

In a normal online tour experience, Seasonal constellations Will also introduce you.

Since it includes the contents learned in elementary school science such as the Winter Triangle, It is also recommended to participate with the whole family with children you know!