Nayoro Municipal Observatory Kitasubaru, Public observatory in Nayoro, Japan
The Nayoro City Observatory Kitasubaru features a 1.6-meter Pirika telescope and an 8-meter digital planetarium dome with dual high-definition projectors.
The Nayoro City Observatory Kitasubaru opened its doors in April 2010, marking a new chapter in astronomical research and education in Hokkaido.
The observatory serves as an educational center where local schools and community groups participate in astronomy workshops and scientific programs throughout the year.
The facility operates from 13:00 to 21:30 between April and October, and from 13:00 to 20:00 from November to March, with admission fees of 410 yen for adults.
The observatory houses Japan's second-largest public telescope, installed by Hokkaido University in 2011, enabling visitors to observe celestial bodies with exceptional clarity.
Location: Nayoro
Location: Hokkaido
Inception: April 2010
Address: 北海道名寄市日進157-1
Phone: 0165423956
Website: http://nayoro-star.jp/kitasubaru
GPS coordinates: 44.37417,142.48281
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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