Despite the fact that a space-themed amusement park in Fukuoka will close for good soon, it's still ready to brighten people's lives — as a small twinkling star in the night sky.
Space World in Kitakyushu said it purchased the naming rights to a star in the constellation Taurus from Springbrook Research Observatory in Australia. The amusement park named the star, which is about 417 light-years from Earth, after itself: Space World.
The amusement park, beloved by the community as a signature entertainment spot, officially closes on New Year's eve.