Stargazing Parties Held Twice a Month
The 50-cm Telescope for Public Outreach, installed in NAOJ Mitaka Campus, has been used for Regular Stargazing Parties for the public since April 1996. The stargazing parties are held twice a month, on the evenings of the Friday before the second Saturday and of every fourth Saturday. These parties require advance reservations.
Specifications
50-cm Refractor Telescope
Credit: NAOJ
| Aperture | 50 cm (19.7 in) |
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| Focal Length | 603 cm (19.7 ft) |
| Mount | Equatorial Fork Mount |
Dome
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| Size | Diameter: 4.75 m (120 ft), Height: 4.9 m (124 ft) |
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Brief History
| 1994 (Heisei Year 6) | Completed |
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| 1996 (Heisei Year 8) | Regular Stargazing Parties started |
| 1999 (Heisei Year 11) | Relocated to the current location |
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