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Nichihara Astronomical Observatory in Tsuwano

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Nichihara Astronomical Observatory is an observatory located in Tsuwano-cho, Kaashi-gun, Shimane Prefecture.
The telescope of the Nibara Astronomical Observatory is a reflector telescope with a diameter of 75 cm. It was made by modifying the prototype mirror of the Subaru Telescope. This telescope is one of the largest among all observatories in Japan, and can observe stars and celestial bodies that cannot be seen with the naked eye.

Events such as astronomical observation meetings and workshops are held regularly at Nichihara Astronomical Observatory. Also, at the Science Museum of Stars and Forests, there are exhibits and explanations about astronomy and space.

It is open every day during the summer holidays.
[Admission Fee]
Adults: ¥500
Elementary, Junior High & High School Students: ¥200

From 7:00 PM (8:00 PM in summer):
Adults: ¥500 (stargazing)
Elementary, Junior High & High School Students: ¥400 (stargazing)

[Hours]
Facility Tours: 1:30 PM–5:00 PM
Stargazing: 7:00 PM–10:00 PM

[Closed]
Tuesdays and Wednesdays (closed the following day if a public holiday)

[Parking]
Free (40 spaces)
    Category
    石見Museum-art天文台
    Adress
    島根県鹿足郡津和野町枕瀬806-1 [View Map]
    Official Website
    http://www.sun-net.jp/~polaris/
    TEL
    0856-74-1646
    (from overseas: +81-856-74-1646)

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