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Kamiyama Space Science Institute to Host Inaugural Lecture by New Director Junichi Watanabe on Interstellar Objects and Comets

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Published Apr 13, 2026 11:54 PM ・ Updated Jun 15, 2026 1:33 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Kyoto Sangyo University's Kamiyama Space Science Institute will hold a commemorative lecture on April 25, 2026, to mark the appointment of Dr.
Junichi Watanabe as its new Director on April 1, 2026.
The event will feature a special lecture by Dr.

Kyoto Sangyo University's Kamiyama Space Science Institute will hold a commemorative lecture on April 25, 2026, to mark the appointment of Dr. Junichi Watanabe as its new Director on April 1, 2026. The event will feature a special lecture by Dr. Watanabe on the latest research concerning "interstellar objects" and a discussion with former/deputy director Hideyo Kawahita on comet research. Speakers include Junichi Watanabe, former Vice President of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), and Hideyo Kawahita, recipient of the Zeldovich Award and Nishida Award.

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Published: Apr 13, 2026

Kyoto Sangyo University's Kamiyama Space Science Institute is organizing an inaugural lecture on April 25, 2026 (Saturday), from 13:00 to 15:00 JST, at Campus Plaza Kyoto, 2nd Lecture Room. This event celebrates the appointment of Dr. Junichi Watanabe as the new Director of the institute, effective April 1, 2026. Dr. Watanabe, a distinguished astronomer and former Vice President of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), will deliver a special lecture focusing on recent discoveries and characteristics of "interstellar objects." Following this, Dr. Watanabe and Dr. Hideyo Kawahita, Professor at Kyoto Sangyo University and Deputy Director of the Kamiyama Space Science Institute, will engage in a discussion about cutting-edge comet research and observational insights. Dr. Kawahita is known for his research on solar system origins from comet material and molecular formation in nova explosions.

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What is the main purpose of the event being organized by the Kamiyama Space Science Institute?

The main purpose of the event is to celebrate the appointment of Dr. Junichi Watanabe as the new Director of the institute and to hear his inaugural lecture on interstellar objects and comets.

Who is delivering the inaugural lecture, and what will be the primary topic of their presentation?

Dr. Junichi Watanabe, the newly appointed Director, will be delivering the inaugural lecture, focusing on recent discoveries and characteristics of interstellar objects.

When and where will the inaugural lecture by the new Director take place?

The inaugural lecture will take place on April 25, 2026, from 13:00 to 15:00 JST, at Campus Plaza Kyoto, 2nd Lecture Room.

Besides the Director's lecture, what other academic discussion will be featured at the event?

Following the Director's lecture, Dr. Junichi Watanabe and Dr. Hideyo Kawahita will engage in a discussion about cutting-edge comet research and observational insights.

What is Dr. Hideyo Kawahita's area of expertise and his role within the Kamiyama Space Science Institute?

Dr. Hideyo Kawahita is a Professor at Kyoto Sangyo University and the Deputy Director of the Kamiyama Space Science Institute, known for his research on solar system origins from comet material and molecular formation in nova explosions.

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