Topics December 18, 2015

Final Results of NameExoWorlds Public Vote Released

Final results of NameExoWorlds released. The names of 19 ExoWorlds have been chosen by public vote in the NameExoWorlds contest, and accepted by the IAU.

Topics November 16, 2015

KAGRA’s Initial Operation To Begin Soon

The next-generation Telescope, KAGRA, aim to perform the world’s first detection of gravitational waves, will commence operation.

Topics September 4, 2015

CLASP was successfully launched

CLASP was successfully launched to space from White Sands in the U.S.A. and all data were stored in the instrument during the flight.

Topics April 23, 2015

Opening of “1 min. NAOJ TOPICS” a Special Website for Videos

We are pleased to announce the opening of “1 min. NAOJ TOPICS,” a special website collecting easy to understand 1 minute videos introducing some of the research activities being conducted at NAOJ.

Topics April 1, 2015

Announcement of the NAOJ Website Renewal

We launched new NAOJ website. The point of this renewal is to accommodate various devices. Please continue to use the NAOJ website from here on.

Topics March 17, 2015

Grand Reopening of the 4D2U Dome Theater

4D2U Dome Theater in NAOJ Mitaka campus updated entire projection system and public screenings are scheduled to restart in April 2015.