Okayama Astrophysical Observatory (OAO)

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Okayama Astrophysical Observatory (OAO)

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Type of observatory:
Optical; infrared

Description:
OAO/NAOJ is equipped with 1.88-metre optical/infrared telescope. It is located atop of Mt. Chikurin-Ji (its elevation is 372 metres), which is the best astronomical site in Japan.

Location: Japan
Latitude: +34.577140
Longitude: +133.593800

Watch the recorded movie of the event here.

Go to Okayama website [external link]

Okayama Astrophysical Observatory