Moriyama observatory
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Moriyama Observatory is an astronomical facility in Moriyama, in Japan's Shiga Prefecture, near Lake Biwa.
About Moriyama Observatory
Detailed public information about the observatory's telescopes, operators and history is limited.
Location & getting there
Moriyama sits in Shiga Prefecture, on the shores of Lake Biwa, within reach of the Kyoto and Osaka region of Japan.
Visiting Moriyama Observatory
There are no published public visiting hours for Moriyama Observatory. Anyone interested in visiting should search online for current contact details before planning a trip.
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