NAOJ Mizusawa Campus, Astronomical observatory in Ōshū, Japan.
The Mizusawa VLBI Observatory operates multiple radio telescopes, including a 20-meter and 10-meter antenna for conducting astronomical measurements and research.
The facility began as the International Latitude Observatory in 1899, marking the start of systematic astronomical observations in this region of Japan.
The Kimura Hisashi Memorial Museum displays scientific instruments and documents the achievements of the observatory's first director in understanding Earth's rotation.
Visitors can explore the campus daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with access to educational exhibits about space science and astronomical research.
The observatory participates in the VERA project, utilizing four 20-meter antennas across Japan to create detailed images of the Milky Way.
Location: Oshu
Inception: 1899
Website: https://miz.nao.ac.jp
GPS coordinates: 39.13347,141.13261
Latest update: May 12, 2025 14:57
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