Photo: Yoshitake Hirano, "Cepheus Molecular Cloud and NGC6946" (2024 Grand Prize Winner)
SIGHTRON JAPAN Co., Ltd. will be holding an exhibition of winning works from the SIGHTRON JAPAN Astronomical Photography Contest 2025 (cooperation: Monthly Astronomy Guide), which the company is hosting, at Sony Store Ginza from November 16th to November 23rd, 2025*.
We will be exhibiting the top prize-winning works selected from over 300 entries for "photographs with stars and celestial bodies as the main theme." Please come and see the works that capture the beauty of the starry sky and the mystery of the universe.
Additionally, on November 16, 2025, the first day of the photo exhibition, a talk show titled "Astronomical Shows 2026 That'll Make You Look Up at the Sky" will be held by the editorial team of the monthly magazine "Hoshi Navi" (AstroArts Inc.). They will explain notable astronomical shows that will occur in 2026, such as a total lunar eclipse and meteor showers. Everyone from those just starting out in astronomical observation to veterans will enjoy this event.
We look forward to seeing you all there.
Additional information: October 22, 2025 <br /> We are pleased to announce that the winning works from the "SIGHTRON Japan Astrophotography Contest 2024" will also be exhibited at this event*. Please take a look at these wonderful works.
*Works that win only the Calendar Award will not be exhibited.
■Event Overview
"SIGHTRON Japan Astrophotography Contest 2025 Award-Winning Works Exhibition"
Dates: November 16th (Sun) to November 23rd (Sun), 2025, 11:00-19:00 *Last day until 16:00 Location: Sony Store Ginza, 4th floor GINZA PLACE, 4th-6th floors, 1-8-1 Ginza 5-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 Admission fee: Free More information ▼
https://ers.sony.jp/SEvent/pageEventDetailEVT?e=a2ORA00000SMFUv2AP&p=%E9%8A%80%E5%BA%A7
"Astronomical Show 2026 that will make you look up at the sky"
Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025 ①14:00-15:00 ②16:00-17:00
Venue: Sony Store Ginza, 4th floor Capacity: 20 people per session Speakers: Monthly "Hoshi Navi" editorial team (Masaya Kawaguchi, Kana Ishikawa)
Participation fee: Free *Reservations must be made via LINE.
*The talk show will be held twice with the same content. Please reserve for only one of the two sessions.
*Standing room available.
More information▼
https://ers.sony.jp/SEvent/pageEventDetailEVT?e=a2ORA00000SMFTJ2A5&p=%E9%8A%80%E5%BA%A7
[Contact for inquiries regarding the exhibition]
SIGHTRON JAPAN Co., Ltd. Domestic Sales Department TEL: 03-6908-3327
About AstroArts Inc. <br /> AstroArts develops astronomy-related products, including software such as "StellaNavigator," and edits and publishes astronomy-related magazines and special issues such as "HoshiNavi" and "Starry Sky Almanac." We are also involved in a variety of astronomy projects, including the development of digital planetariums and various digital content.
https://www.astroarts.co.jp/
About Monthly Astronomy Guide <br /> This is an astronomy magazine published by Seibundo Shinkosha Co., Ltd. Founded in 1965, it is one of Japan's leading astronomy magazines and is loved by a wide range of astronomy enthusiasts. It boasts a wide range of content, from the latest in astronomy to how to enjoy the starry sky, current topics, astrophotography techniques, articles on how to use and build astronomical telescopes, and a purchasing guide for astronomy goods.
https://www.seibundo-shinkosha.net/tenmon/
About SCIRON JAPAN Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1961 as a specialized trading company dealing in binoculars and other optical products, we currently manufacture and sell binoculars, astronomical telescopes, filters, and other optical equipment, as well as acting as the exclusive distributor in Japan for overseas interchangeable lens brands and some of the world's leading astronomical telescope manufacturers. We also cooperate with stargazing parties and events hosted by local governments and companies.
https://www.sightron.co.jp/
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