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Star Square Astronomical Observatory

Japan · Asia
✦ 34.9981, 138.4643
Star Square Astronomical Observatory

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About this observatory

Star Square Astronomical Observatory is a small observatory in Japan, sited in the Asia region at coordinates that place it well outside Tokyo's core urban sprawl.

About Star Square Astronomical Observatory

We don't have confirmed details on who runs Star Square Astronomical Observatory, when it was founded, or which instruments it houses. The name and a photograph of the site are documented, but the operating details available online couldn't be reliably matched to this specific facility.

Location & getting there

The observatory is located in Japan, in the Asia region, in a setting removed from the capital's brightest lights. As with any small local observatory, checking recent listings or maps for the immediate area is the most reliable way to plan a route.

Visiting Star Square Astronomical Observatory

No confirmed opening hours or ticketing details are available for Star Square Astronomical Observatory. If you'd like to visit, search for current information or check with local astronomy groups in the area before setting out.

See your named star from here

The night sky over this part of Japan holds the same right ascension and declination for a named star as it does anywhere else, so with a telescope or a stargazing app, it's still findable from Star Square Astronomical Observatory's location. Search the star catalogue to look up your star's exact coordinates.

Opening hours

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

Frequently asked questions
It's in Japan, in the Asia region, outside the country's largest cities.
We don't have confirmed public information on the observatory's operator.
We don't have confirmed visiting hours; check local listings or astronomy groups in the area before travelling.
Yes, a named star's coordinates stay the same anywhere, so it's findable from this location with a telescope or stargazing app.
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