Kuma Kogen Astronomical Observatory
The Kuma Kogen Astronomical Observatory (Obs.
code: 360) is located at Kumakōgen in Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
| Observatory code | 360  | ||
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| Location | Kumakōgen, Ehime Prefecture | ||
| Coordinates | 33°40′27″N 132°56′39″E / 33.67417°N 132.94417°E | ||
| Established | 1992 | ||
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The observatory is in the Furusato Country Open Air Museum that incorporates the Seiten Castle (sei ten means "fine weather" and can also mean "star sky".)
Telescope
The observatory has a 60 cm aperture optical telescope.
Members of the public can book to observe at night, weather permitting.
Planetarium
A 40-seat planetarium is attached to the facility. Thirty-minute shows are conducted during the day.
Staff
The observatory's best known staff member is the prolific discoverer of asteroids, Akimasa Nakamura.
References
External links
- Kuma Kogen Observatory home page – English version
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