NAOJ
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, commonly known as NAOJ, is a research institution responsible for astronomical observations in Japan. Established in 1988, it is a national inter-university research institute that operates under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. NAOJ's primary mission is to advance astronomical research and education, both domestically and internationally.
NAOJ manages and operates a variety of advanced astronomical facilities. These include the Subaru Telescope, a
The research conducted at NAOJ spans a wide range of astronomical fields, including cosmology, extragalactic astronomy,