General Audience

A Starry Tale

Constellations were created thousands years ago and they have been handed down generation after generation up to now. This show focuses on this great fact. In the show, you will see instruction on constellations and movement of the sun, moon and planets against constellations. An associated story from Greek myths is provided with beautiful CG including the tale of Astraea, the goddess of justice, who is closely related to the constellation Libra.

Genre: Astoronomy / Audience: General Audience / Duration: Approx.27min
http://www.starrytales.jp/index.html
©KAGAYA Studio

General Audience

HAYABUSABACK TO THE EARTH

On May 9, 2003, Hayabusa, a Japanese space probe, was launched aboard the M-V Launch Vehicle to collect samples from the near-Earth asteroid Itokawa (1998 SF36). Hayabusa attempted to land on Itokawa after traveling approximately 2 billion kilometers (1.25 billion miles). However, its landing was no easy task. The probe body was suspected of having deep mechanical troubles. But there is no going back. Re-positioning once again, Hayabusa dives in for a second landing attempt. It looked as though it was successful but turned into the worst crisis. Can Hayabusa return home?

Genre: Astoronomy, Science / Audience: General Audience / Duration: Approx.43min/26min
http://www.live-net.co.jp/hayabusa-movie/
©HAYABUSA Dome-movie Production Committee