Kuma Kogen Astronomical Observatory
- Kuma Kogen Astronomical Observatory
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'.)
Telescope
The observatory has a 60cm 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. 30 minute shows are conducted during the day.
Celebrity
Its best known staff member is the prolific discoverer of asteroids, Akimasa Nakamura [ [http://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/sbdb.cgi?sstr=10633;orb=1 10633 Akimasa at NASA JPL Small-Body Database] accessed 4 August 2007] [ [http://www.town.kumakogen.ehime.jp/culture/astro/obs/comet/comet_e.html Comet images by Akimasa Nakamura] accessed 4 August 2007] .
References
External links
* [http://www.town.kumakogen.ehime.jp/culture/astro/astro_e.html Kuma Kogen Observatory home page] - English version
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