🔭 Gekko Observatory

Japan · Asia · 35.13°N, 138.99°E

Gekko Tenmondai is an astronomical observatory located in the Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1957 by Ananaikyo members and is owned by the International Foundation for Cultural Harmony. Between 1987 and 2000, the astronomers Yoshiaki Oshima and Tetsuo Kagawa discovered 172 minor planets at this site. In 2000, this observatory was ranked 40th in the world for total asteroid discoveries.

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Country	Japan
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	35.13°N, 138.99°E · view on map

Gekko Observatory is located in Japan, in Asia.

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Bisei Spaceguard Center · Chichibu Observatory · JCPM Yakiimo Station · Kiso Observatory · Kitami Observatory · Kuma Kogen Astronomical Observatory · Kwasan Observatory · Nachi-Katsuura Observatory · National Astronomical Observatory of Japan · Nihondaira Observatory.

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