Kuma Kogen Astronomical Observatory
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The Kuma Kogen Astronomical Observatory is located at Kumakōgen in Ehime Prefecture, Japan.
The observatory is in the Furusato Country Open Air Museum that incorporates the Seitenjyo Castle (Sei ten jyo, where sei ten means literally 'fine weather' which can also mean 'star sky'.)
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[edit] Telescope
The observatory has a 60cm aperture optical telescope.
Members of the public can book to observe at night, weather permitting.
[edit] Planetarium
A 40 seat planetarium is attached to the facility. 30 minute shows are conducted during the day.
[edit] Celebrity
Its best known staff member is the prolific discoverer of asteroids, Akimasa Nakamura[1][2].
[edit] References
- ^ 10633 Akimasa at NASA JPL Small-Body Database accessed 4 August 2007
- ^ Comet images by Akimasa Nakamura accessed 4 August 2007
[edit] External links
- Kuma Kogen Observatory home page - English version
