Nobeyama radio observatory, Radio observatory in Minamimaki, Japan
The observatory includes an extensive array of 84 antennas and features a 45-meter radio telescope for collecting millimeter-wave signals from space.
The facility opened in October 1969 at an elevation of 1,350 meters, marking the beginning of advanced radio astronomy research in Japan.
Scientists from multiple nations conduct research at this facility, contributing to the understanding of galactic structures and solar phenomena.
The observatory welcomes visitors throughout the year without entrance fees, offering guided tours and educational programs about radio astronomy.
The 45-meter radio telescope discovered traces of intermediate-mass black holes near the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
Location: Minamimaki
Inception: October 1969
Elevation above the sea: 1,350 m
Address: 462-2, Ōaza Nobeyama, Minamimaki-mura, Minamisaku-gun, Nagano-ken 384-1305 384-1305
Website: https://nro.nao.ac.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.94167,138.47583
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:23
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