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Nagano Observatory

Japan · Asia
✦ 36.4770, 137.8254

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About this observatory

Nagano Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in Nagano Prefecture, in the mountainous interior of central Japan.

About Nagano Observatory

Detailed public information about this specific facility is limited. It is recorded as an astronomical observatory situated in Nagano Prefecture, a mountainous region of central Honshu, Japan.

Location & getting there

The observatory's coordinates place it in Nagano Prefecture, within Japan's Chubu region, an area known for its high peaks and inland valleys.

Visiting Nagano Observatory

Because detailed visitor information for this specific site isn't confirmed here, anyone hoping to visit should check current opening details with local Nagano tourism resources before travelling.

See your named star from here

Nagano's mountain valleys offer plenty of dark sky, ideal for pointing a telescope at the exact coordinates of a star you've named through star-register. Take a look at our star-naming packages or explore 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 Nagano Prefecture, in the mountainous Chubu region of central Japan.
Specific public visiting details for this facility are not confirmed here; check local Nagano tourism resources before planning a visit.
As with observatories generally, visible targets depend on the equipment on site and night sky conditions on any given evening.
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