Taipei Astronomical Museum

This July, the summer night sky will transform into a spectacular starry carnival. Mercury, Venus, and the Moon will take turns dancing with glittering star clusters, while the grand finale — the Southern Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower — will bring a dazzling and educational celestial feast throughout the month. Taipei Astronomical Museum has handpicked four unmissable skywatching events, inviting everyone to gaze up and savor the poetic beauty of our dynamic universe.Highlight 1: Mercury Meets the Beehive Cluster (Praesepe)On the evening of July 3, Mercury will have a close encounter with the Beehive Cluster (M44) in Cancer, shining low in the western sky. The pair will be just about 1 degree apart, making a dreamy scene through binoculars — Mercury like a bright pearl among a sprinkling of stars. On July 4, Mercury will reach its greatest eastern elongation, marking one of the best viewing opportunities of the year.Highlight 2: Venus Joins Aldebaran and the Hyades ClusterFrom 2:30 AM on July 12, look eastward to see Venus, the bright star Aldebaran, and the Hyades Cluster gathered within a 3-degree circle. Venus and Aldebaran will shine like twin pearls, while the Hyades appear through binoculars like a delicate sprinkle of diamonds — a breathtaking adornment for the night sky.Highlight 3: Venus and the Crescent Moon with EarthshineAt around 3 AM on July 22, Venus and a slender crescent Moon will grace the eastern horizon. Through binoculars, you may also catch a glimpse of Earthshine, the faint glow cast by sunlight reflecting off Earth and softly illuminating the Moon’s dark side. This poetic sight is well worth an earlyrise.Highlight 4: Southern Delta Aquariid Meteor ShowerThe Southern Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower peaks on July 31, with up to 25 meteors per hour expected to streak across the sky. This marks the opening act of the summer meteor shower season. The radiant point rises at 8:30 PM, and with the Moon setting two hours later, the whole night offers excellent viewing conditions — the darker the sky, the better the show! Find a spot with a wide, unobstructed view and minimal light pollution, and enjoy this spectacular meteor display with the naked eye.Tip: Bring your binoculars and find a cozy spot under the summer stars — the universe has a sparkling show in store for you!

Nobita and his friends heard Suneo boast about how moving the starry sky he saw in Hawaii was. Nobita, who had never seen a starry sky, felt dejected and asked Doraemon for help. Doraemon took out a secret gadget called the "Travel Projector," which allows people to experience the feeling of traveling while indoors, and projected the Hawaiian starry sky into Nobita's room. Doraemon told that since ancient times, people have looked up at the stars, thought about them, and created various "models of the universe" in an attempt to understand the universe.To see what the universe truly looks like, Nobita and his friends enter the "Celestial Globe," which perfectly reproduces the real universe through miniature replication. They embark on a journey through space aboard a spaceship. However, they get too close to a black hole and face the danger of being pulled in! Will Nobita and his friends be able to return to Earth safely!? Screening Date: July 2, 114 to June 30, 115Duration: about 36 minutesTrailer 

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