Tukuk-OS🔭 Kiso Observatory
Japan · Asia · 35.80°N, 137.63°E
Kiso Observatory is an astronomical observatory located at Mt. Ontake in Japan. The observatory was founded in 1974, originally as a branch observatory of the Tokyo Astronomical Observatory, with the express objective of studying extra-galactic astronomical objects. Since 1988, it has been maintained by the Institute of Astronomy, Faculty of Science, University of Tokyo. It is home to the 105 cm Schmidt Telescope. It is currently open for use by astronomers from all over the world.
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Quick facts
| Country | Japan |
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| Continent / region | Asia |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 35.80°N, 137.63°E · view on map |
Kiso Observatory is located in Japan, in Asia.
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