旧旭川市天文台
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(10)This is the former Asahikawa City Observatory, located within Tokiwa Park. It was originally established in 1950 as a highlight of the Hokkaido Development Exposition and was the first observatory in Hokkaido. It housed a 15cm refracting telescope and continuously observed sunspots.
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Tokiwakoen, Asahikawa, Hokkaido 070-0044, Japan
Worth it?
Worth it if you appreciate historical structures and their past significance
Skip if you're expecting an active observatory or interactive exhibits
Location
Tokiwakoen, Asahikawa, Hokkaido 070-0044, Japan
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Highlights
The observatory building itself, with its 4.5m dome, remains on a small hill behind the current Asahikawa City Tokiwa-kan and Asahikawa Literary Museum.
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Who it's for
Anyone interested in local history or the early days of scientific observation in Hokkaido will find this a worthwhile stop.
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Reviews
4.2
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5 ReviewsReviewers generally appreciate the historical presence of the old observatory, noting its significance as the first in Hokkaido. The main point of disappointment is that the building is closed to the public.
Fun facts
The observatory was in active use until January 2005, when its functions were integrated into the Asahikawa City Science Center "Saipal."
Observations of sunspots and prominences, which were a focus here, are still carried out at the observatory within the Asahikawa City Science Center Saipal.
