Topics July 17, 2020

Munehito Shoda Wins International Astronomical Union PhD Prize

Munetoshi Shoda (JSPS Research Fellow) at the Solar Science Observatory of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) was awarded the 2019 PhD Prize in the Solar and Heliospheric Division by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).

Topics July 15, 2020

Subaru Telescope and New Horizons Explore the Outer Solar System

Collaborative observations with NASA’s New Horizons mission have been ongoing at the Subaru Telescope since May 2020.

Topics July 6, 2020

NAOJ Researchers Win 2020 MEXT Commendation for Science and Technology

Four members of the NAOJ 4D2U Project have received the prestigious Award for Science and Technology (Public Understanding Promotion Category) of the 2020 Commendations for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

Topics March 25, 2020

Dr. Mitsuru Soma Wins Homer F. DaBoll Award

Dr. Mitsuru Soma, an assistant professor in the Division of Science at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) has won the 2019 Homer F. DaBoll Award presented by the International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA).

Topics March 13, 2020

NAOJ Statement on the Potential Impairment of Astronomical Observations by Satellite Mega-Constellations

We believe that our primary mission is to work side-by-side with the IAU and other astronomical observatories around the world, in asking for the cooperation of satellite-related businesses to seek possible solutions.

Topics February 19, 2020

GALAXY CRUISE—Your Galactic Journey as a Citizen Scientist

GALAXY CRUISE is the first citizen science project conducted by NAOJ. Why don’t you embark on a journey to explore galaxies with astronomers?

Topics February 7, 2020

Japanese Amateur Astronomers Discover New Nova in Sagittarius

A new 11th-magnitude nova has been discovered.

Topics February 6, 2020

Dr. Masami Ouchi named as a Highly Cited Researcher 2019

Dr. Masami Ouchi, a professor at the NAOJ, Division of Science, has been named as a Highly Cited Researcher 2019 by Clarivate Analytics.

Topics January 31, 2020

A new-year’s message from the Director General, NAOJ

A new-year’s message from the Director General of NAOJ, Dr. Saku Tsuneta

Topics January 14, 2020

New Comet Discovered by Japanese Amateur Astronomer

A Japanese amateur astronomer has discovered a new comet.