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Star School - The art of talking about the starry sky - Planetarium commentary experience

A planetarium commentary experience course taught by a current planetarium commentator.
This program will take place in a real planetarium, where you will learn about the mindset and daily activities of a planetarium commentator, as well as a mini experience of starry sky commentary.
*Applications will be accepted from 12:00 on April 1, 2025.

Lecturer
Mie Nagata (Chief commentator, Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya)
Kyoko Hashimoto (Setagaya City Central Library Planetarium Guide)
other

Venue
Shibuya Cultural Center Owada (23-21 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Study room on the 2nd floor and Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya on the 12th floor
12:30-18:00 (scheduled)
[Lecture] (approx. 2 hours)
We will introduce the daily work of a planetarium guide.
And as part of the important part of the job, live stargazing commentary, new commentators will receive training in announcing (voice projection, etc.).
[Tour] (approx. 40 minutes)
You will enjoy a live planetarium commentary on the starry sky, "Starry Sky Walk - Star School Special Edition."
From the perspective of a planetarium guide, I will explain what you should be careful of.
[Workshop] (approx. 2.5 hours)
Students will create a mini explanation of the starry sky and then memorize and practice it so that they can actually speak about it.
Afterwards, each person will make a presentation at the planetarium's control desk.

Target and number of people
20 adults who want to become planetarium guides

Cost to Participate
13,200 yen (tax included per person)

*As a general rule, cancellations after application will not be accepted. Please check your schedule before applying.

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