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Jōetsu Kiyosato Hoshi no Furusato Kan

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上越清里星のふるさと館

An observatory and planetarium by a lake, featuring a meteorite and large telescope.

Jōetsu Kiyosato Hoshi no Furusato Kan
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What it is

  • An astronomical observation facility.
  • It has a telescope, planetarium, and exhibition room.

What to see

  • The Kushiike meteorite, a prefectural cultural property.
  • A 6.5m astronomical observation dome on the rooftop.
  • A 65cm reflecting telescope inside the dome.
  • An 8.5m diameter planetarium with 52 seats.

Getting there

  • Located by Lake Bōgaike in Aoyagi, Kiyosato Ward.
  • Next to the Kyōgatake mountain lodge.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Jōetsu Kiyosato Hoshi no Furusato Kan Open in Google Maps

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