National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, Astronomical observatory in Mitaka, Japan.
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan maintains multiple telescope facilities and research laboratories across its expansive Mitaka campus in Tokyo.
The institution emerged in 1988 through the consolidation of three research entities: Tokyo Observatory, Mizusawa Latitude Observatory, and Research Institute of Atmospherics.
The observatory organizes regular stargazing sessions, scientific lectures, and educational workshops for residents and visitors to learn about space exploration.
Visitors can access the facility from 10:00 to 17:00, with final entry at 16:30, and reach the campus at 2-21-1 Osawa, Mitaka.
The observatory manages the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii, featuring an 8.2-meter mirror for conducting deep space observations and astronomical surveys.
Location: Mitaka
Inception: 1988
Website: https://nao.ac.jp/en
GPS coordinates: 34.57610,133.59400
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:15
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