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Kuma Kogen Astronomical Observatory

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Kuma Kogen Astronomical Observatory

Location
  
Kumakōgen, Ehime Prefecture

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60cm reflecting telescope

Similar
  
Kleť Observatory, Zimmerwald Observatory, Ondřejov Observatory, Višnjan Observatory, Mount Sobo

The Kuma Kogen Astronomical Observatory is located at Kumakōgen in Ehime Prefecture, Japan.

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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

Kuma Kogen Astronomical Observatory Wikipedia