Gunma Astronomical Observatory
This prefectural astronomical observatory is located in Nakayama, Takayama Village, Agatsuma County, Gunma Prefecture. Its construction was planned in commemoration of Chiaki Mukai, the first Japanese female astronaut going to space, and was opened in 1999. It is equipped with a 150-centimeter telescope and a 65-centimeter telescope. Events such as telescope lessons and star guidance qualification courses are regularly held here. There are also exhibition spaces for things such as viewing solar telescope images and observational data, in addition to a shop which sells space food and illustrated reference books.
Spot details
- Address
- Gunma Pref. Agatsumaguntakayamamura Nakayama 6860-86 Map
- Area
- Numata-Tone Area
- Phone
- 0279705300
- Hours
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[Facility tour]
10:00-17:00(Last entry16:30)
[Nov.- Feb.]10:00-16:00(Last entry15:30)
[Celestial gazing (SaturdaySundayPublic holiday)]
19:00-22:00(Last entry21:30)
[Nov.- Feb.]18:00-21:00(Last entry20:30) - Closed
- Monday (next weekday in case of public holiday), New Year's Holiday
- Fees
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[Admission fee]
[Adult]300yen
[University/High School Students]200yen - Parking Lot
- Available(100spaces)
- Credit Card
- Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club, others)
- Smoking
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Available (own free Wifi)
- Note
- * Reservations required for Saturday Sunday Public holiday * Drinks only, meals not allowed
- Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
- Yes (celestial observation is not possible during rainy days, etc.)
- Average budget
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[Lunch] 1-1,000 yen
[Night] 1-1,000 yen - Estimated stay time
- 30-60 minutes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available
- Infant friendly
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
Review
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- 一日中楽しめる。
- 夜間観望会へ寄らせていただいています。暖かい時期は天気に恵まれないことが多く、屋内でのトピックが中心になる事もあります。寒い時期は条件が良いときが多く、沢山の惑星や恒星が見られますが、望遠鏡ドームはとても寒いので、大袈裟な位の防寒対策が必要です。また、庭?ではボランティアの方が小型の望遠鏡を使ったりPCを使ったりしながら天体観測の面白さ?を教えてくれます。天体観測にあまり興味がなくても...
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- 美しい天体写真に魅入った!
- 行楽途中に偶然訪れたぐんま天文台。コンクリート打ちっ放しの館内に飾られた天体写真の美しさに思わず魅入ってしまった。まさかインドで見たジャンタル・マンタルが再現されていたのにもビックリ。次回は是非、夜の天体観測に訪れたい
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- 眺めのいいところです
- 県立ぐんま天文台を訪問。駐車場から約600mの遊歩道を歩くとストーンヘンジなどのモニュメントが見えてきます。入場料は大人¥300。望遠鏡の仕組みや知識、そして150cm,75cmの大型望遠鏡を見ることができます。今度は夜に行って見たいです。が、昼間の景色も最高ですよ。
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