Hanatateyama Observatory Bisuta (花立山天文台 美スター)

Flow of the course

About this spot

An observatory equipped with an 82cm-aperture reflecting telescope, designed and assembled entirely by amateur astronomers. It is considered a rare facility even nationwide.

Season & hours

Tips

Held every Saturday (Saturdays and Sundays in August), free but reservation required. From November to January it runs 18:00-20:00, otherwise 19:00-21:00. In case of bad weather it switches to a video-based commentary or is cancelled.

Best time to visit

18:00-20:00 session hours (November-January)

Access & map

〒319-2601 Takabe, Hitachiomiya City, Ibaraki Prefecture ４６１１−１