Kihoku Astronomical Museum
輝北天球館
Observe stars through Kagoshima's largest telescope at this mountaintop astronomical museum.
What it is
- Astronomical museum in Kihoku Uwaba Park.
- Opened August 10, 1995.
- Commemorates the former Kihoku Town's star-filled sky.
What to see
- 65 cm Cassegrain reflecting telescope, largest in Kagoshima.
- Four-story reinforced concrete building.
- Building designed by architect Masaharu Takasaki.
- Views from an altitude of about 550 meters.
Getting there
- Access primarily by private car.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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