■Starry Sky Landscape Photography Style In astronomical photography contests and other events, we see wonderful photos of Hokkaido's majestic scenery and starry skies. Recently, photos of low-latitude auroras have been added to this, and starry sky landscape photos capturing Hokkaido's majestic scenery are appearing more frequently in magazines. As more and more people are considering traveling to Hokkaido to take eye-catching photos, we will introduce recommended photography spots in the Niseko area of Hokkaido from autumn to winter. We will also introduce points to be aware of at each photography location and how to deal with brown bears.
■Skywatcher HAC125DX
Skywatcher's "HAC125DX" telescope is a reflecting telescope designed specifically for astronomical photography, featuring an extremely bright aperture ratio and compact size. It is attracting attention as it is capable of taking photos with short exposure times and is also suitable for telescope observation. We will report on it, introducing some of the deep sky celestial bodies actually photographed with the HAC125DX.
■Total lunar eclipse to be seen across Japan in the early hours of September 8, 2025 On September 8, 2025, a total lunar eclipse will be visible across Japan for the first time in about three years. The lunar eclipse will begin at 1:27 AM, when the date changes from September 7 to 8, with the moon beginning to wane, and will last approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes, from 2:30 AM to 3:53 AM. The lunar eclipse will then end at 4:57 AM. We will introduce the progression of this spectacular total lunar eclipse.
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