A Library That Collects Material on Astronomy
The NAOJ library, as a hub library for astronomy research in Japan, collects, catalogs, and preserves books, magazines, audiovisual materials, microfilm, and other resources on astronomy, space science, and related fields. The collection consists primarily of academic literature, but also contains books for general readers. Its coverage ranges from 17th-century (Edo Era) documents to present-day academic journals.
The reading rooms are located on the first and second floors of the South Building, where users can browse the materials in a quiet environment. The primary users are NAOJ staff, collaborators, and students. But on weekdays (excluding lunch hour), the library is also open to all members of other research institutions, as well as the general public.
Visitors Guideline
Solar observation parties are regularly held at the 20-cm Telescope Dome. When conditions are right, participants can observe sunspots on the solar surface with the 20-cm Refractor Telescope operated by the staff.
- Open Hours
- Weekdays (Mon. – Fri.): 9:00 a.m. – Noon / 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Closed Days
- Weekends, National & New Year Holidays
- Caution
- Please enter through the public entrance of the South Building and register at the reception. You cannot enter the library through the building front entrance.
- Link
- Library Services for Non-Affiliated Users