YGCO Chiyoda Station
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YGCO Chiyoda Station is an astronomical observatory in Chiyoda, Gunma, Japan, maintained by a dedicated group of amateur comet observers.
About YGCO Chiyoda Station
The station is run by the Yamaneko Group of Comet Observers (YGCO) and carries the international observatory code 897. Its main task is tracking and surveying near-Earth asteroids, contributing observations that feed into the wider international effort to catalogue objects that pass close to our planet.
Location & getting there
The station sits at a low elevation of around 7 metres in Chiyoda, part of Gunma Prefecture on Japan's main island of Honshu.
Visiting YGCO Chiyoda Station
As a small volunteer-run observing station, YGCO Chiyoda Station does not have published public visiting hours. Check the group's own site for current details before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
Tracking a near-Earth asteroid and locating a named star rely on the same basic idea: precise sky coordinates. A star named through Star Register has its own right ascension and declination, which you can explore in the star catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
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