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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.

Learn about the mindset and daily work of planetarium commentators,

Enjoy a live planetarium commentary available only on this day.

You will also have a mini experience of stargazing in a real planetarium.

(Even beginners can participate)

*Applications will be accepted from 12:00 on September 16, 2025.

Lecturer
Mie Nagata (Chief commentator, Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya)
Nakamura Kiyohide (Chief commentator, Setagaya City Central Library Planetarium)
Shiori Kokubo (Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya guide)
Rina Miyahara (Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya Guide)
other

Venue
Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya
Shibuya Cultural Center Owada (23-21 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) 12th floor

curriculum
12:30-18:30 (scheduled)
[Lecture] (approximately 80 minutes)
We will introduce the daily work of planetarium guides, the mindset they need as guides, and how they put together their explanations.
You will experience voice and pronunciation training given by new commentators.
[Tour] (approximately 30 minutes)
After learning the basic operation of the planetarium console, you will enjoy a live commentary on the starry sky, "Starry Sky Walk - Star School Special Edition."
[Workshop] (approx. 210 minutes)
Based on the mini-scenario for explaining the starry sky that you have prepared in advance, the guide will provide corrections, help you memorize the information, and help you practice explaining it.
Afterwards, each person will have a hands-on experience at the planetarium console.

*Please write a 400-character mini-script of the starry sky commentary in advance, print it out, and bring it with you. The guide will correct it on the day, so it doesn't have to be perfect. For more details, please see the contact you will receive after applying.

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

Cost to Participate
13,200 yen (tax included)

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

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