Director General
Director General Dr. Shoken Miyama
What is that star?
Human beings have been asking the same question from time immemorial. Today,we can see the most distant and the deepest regions of the Universe.
In the vastness of space, human beings have discovered lots of stars which host planets like those of our solar system. Unfortunately we have not found an earth-type planet yet. However, the currently observable area is very limiting compared to the size of the universe. We should have plenty of chances to find “the Next Earth” in future.
Do you believe in extraterrestrial life? I am confident that it exists and we will discover it with advanced telescopes. The mystery of life will be uncovered by a telescope, not by a microscope.
If we confirm the existence of extra-terrestrial life, we will be enriched whenever we look up at the sky. Life also exists elsewhere in our universe.
That is our aim. Astronomy in the 21st century is striving to listen to the harmony of life coming from all over the universe. I hope that you share and enjoy findings of astronomy in the new era. Our staff and I deeply appreciate your further support.