Chukyo University Lecture: Catch Galaxy Radio Waves with Handmade Antenna! Nagoya City Science Museum

The "Chukyo University Collaborative Lecture: Let's Catch Galaxy Radio Waves! - Capturing the Milky Way's Hydrogen Atoms with a Handmade Antenna -" will be held at the Nagoya City Science Museum (2-17-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture) on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

This lecture is a collaboration between Chukyo University and the Nagoya City Science Museum, aiming to provide children with hands-on experience in cutting-edge science and technology. It offers a unique opportunity to connect with the mysteries of the universe by using a handmade antenna to detect radio waves emitted by hydrogen atoms in the Milky Way, which are normally invisible to us.

Event Details
Participants will build their own antennas and use them to receive radio waves from space. Through this experience, they can potentially catch faint radio waves from thousands of light-years away and indirectly perceive the Milky Way's rapid movement. The lecture's appeal lies in experiencing the vastness and dynamic nature of the universe through a scientific approach. All necessary equipment and computers will be provided and lent out by the university, making it convenient for participants to attend without bringing their own gear.

Event Outline

• Title: Chukyo University Collaborative Lecture: Let's Catch Galaxy Radio Waves! - Capturing the Milky Way's Hydrogen Atoms with a Handmade Antenna -
• Date & Time: Saturday, August 29, 2026, 10:00 - 12:30
• Venue: Nagoya City Science Museum, 1st Laboratory
• Target Audience: Junior high and high school students with a parent/guardian (up to 3 people per group)
• Capacity: 8 groups
• Participation Fee: Free (Visitors aged high school or older require a separate museum admission fee)
• Instructor: Shogo Masaki, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Chukyo University (affiliated with the Institute of Advanced Artificial Intelligence), and others.

How to Apply
To apply, fill out the required information on a postcard and mail it to the designated address. If applications exceed capacity, a lottery will be held. The application deadline is Thursday, July 30, 2026 (must arrive by this date). Notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent within 7 days after the deadline.

Access
The Nagoya City Science Museum is accessible from JR Nagoya Station or Subway Sakae Station. The address is 2-17-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi. Please check the official website in advance for details, as museum admission fees may apply on the day of the event.

This event is an excellent opportunity to stimulate children's intellectual curiosity and deepen their interest in space. For more details, please refer to the related website: https://www.iasai.chukyo-u.ac.jp/ncsm-school/