Yamada observatory
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Yamada Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in Japan's Fukuoka Prefecture, on the southern island of Kyushu.
About Yamada Observatory
Detailed public information about Yamada Observatory's history and instruments is limited. It is recorded as an astronomical observatory in the Fukuoka area of Kyushu.
Location & getting there
The observatory is situated in Fukuoka Prefecture, in southern Japan, part of the Asia region.
Visiting Yamada Observatory
Public visiting information is not widely available for this site. It is best to check locally or with the official website, if available, before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
Wherever a telescope stands, it works from precise coordinates in the sky, the same right ascension and declination behind a star named through Star Register. Browse the star catalogue to see how a named star's position is recorded.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.