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Hidaka Observatory

Japan · Asia
✦ 33.9228, 135.1359

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About this observatory

Hidaka observatory is an astronomical observatory in Japan.

About Hidaka Observatory

Public documentation for this site is limited, and we could not verify details on its founding, instruments or operator.

Location & getting there

The observatory is in the Asia region, in Japan, in an area known locally as Hidaka.

Visiting Hidaka Observatory

We were not able to confirm public opening hours or tour information for this site. If you plan to visit, check current details with local authorities or an astronomy society before travelling.

See your named star from here

Wherever you're standing near Hidaka on a clear night, the same sky your named star belongs to is overhead. If you've named a star with Star Register, you can use the coordinates on your certificate to try to spot it. Look up your star in the star catalogue.

Opening hours

Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.

Frequently asked questions
It is located in Japan, in the Hidaka area.
Visiting details are not publicly confirmed; check with local authorities before planning a trip.
Location
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Hidaka Observatory, Wakayama, Japan | Star-Register.eu