KAGAYA

Photographer / Planetarium filmmaker / Illustrator A Japanese digital fine artist. He has created artworks relating to the universe including CG animation pictures, digital prints, posters, illustrations for astronomical books and magazines. The main themes of his work are the universe, the blue planet, and humankind as a part of the universe -- their dreams and yearnings. His artistry and scientific accuracy enable him to embody the beauty that integrates all the elements of the universe. His constellation pictures are made into jigsaw puzzles, which are gaining popularity around the world. In honor of his achievements in popularizing astronomy and as an artist, the asteroid 11949 was named Kagayayutaka. He is the Hanamaki Ihatov Ambassador.