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We are Not Alone: Our Sun Escaped From Galactic Center Together with Stellar “Twins”
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to solve the mysteries of the Universe
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) is a research institute that serves as the center of astronomical research in Japan.
It provides large-scale astronomical observation facilities to researchers throughout Japan and widely promotes astronomical research and the development of astronomical instruments.
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Theory-Breaking Extremely Fast-Growing Black Hole
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Cotton Candy Worlds Evolve into Rock Candy Worlds
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A new-year’s message from the Director General, NAOJ
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First Discoveries from New Subaru Telescope Program
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NAOJ and KASI Sign ALMA Collaboration MoU Amendment
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Hawai`i County Mayor’s Delegation Visits NAOJ
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Professor Mareki Honma Wins Nishina Memorial Prize
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Young Star Cooks Surroundings with Different Temperatures
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- Mizusawa VLBI Observatory
- Nobeyama Radio Observatory
- Solar Science Observation
- Subaru Telescope
- Okayama Branch
- Center for Computational Astrophysics
- NAOJ Chile
- NAOJ ALMA Project
- ngVLA Project
- Gravitational Wave Science Project
- Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) Project
- JASMINE Project
- RISE Project
- SOLAR-C Project
- ASTE Project
- Astronomy Data Center
- Advanced Technology Center
- Public Relations Center
- Division of Science
- Library
- Industry Liaison Office
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