Among these, two examples of the PAO are exhibited in Fig. 8.6 (Bisei Astronomical Observatory) and in Figs. 8.7 and 8.8 (Nishi-Harima Astronomical Observatory). In both observatories, the telescopes are equipped with all devices for
astrophysical observations and are open to the public.
Fig. 8.6 Bisei
Astronomical Observatory,
opened in 1993. The dome
is equipped with a 101-cm
reflecting telescope.
(By author)
Fig. 8.7 Nishi-Harima
Astronomical Observatory,
opened in 1989. A new
200-cm telescope was
constructed in 2004. The
dome of this telescope is
shown (Annual Report of
Nishi – Harima
Astronomical Observatory,
No. 14, 2004)
Fig. 8.8 200-cm telescope
of Nishi-Harima
Astronomical Observatory,
constructed in 2004.
(Courtesy Nishiharima
Astronomical Observatory)
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