Nishi-Harima Observatory, Research observatory on Mount Onade, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
The Nishi-Harima Observatory features advanced telescopes and scientific instruments for studying celestial bodies from its mountaintop location in Sayo Town.
The facility began operations in 1990 under Hyogo Prefecture administration and transferred to the University of Hyogo management in 2012.
The observatory conducts educational programs and public viewings that connect Japanese communities with astronomical sciences and space exploration.
Visitors can access the observatory facilities, including the NAYUTA telescope, through guided tours and scheduled astronomical observation sessions.
The observatory houses Japan's largest Ritchey-Chretien telescope with a 2-meter primary mirror for detailed astronomical research and observations.
Location: Hyogo Prefecture
GPS coordinates: 35.02540,134.33560
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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