National Astronomical Observatory of Japan

TL;DR

The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan is a comprehensive research institute providing diverse observational facilities and conducting advanced research in astronomy, solar physics, and space science, with recent scientific achievements highlighted.

Contribution

This paper reviews NAOJ's unique facilities, collaborations, and recent scientific accomplishments, emphasizing its role as a leading national astronomical research center.

Findings

Highlights of recent scientific achievements

Overview of unique observational facilities

Collaborations with space agencies like JAXA

Abstract

National Astronomical Observatory is an inter-university institute serving as the national center for ground based astronomy offering observational facilities covering the optical, infrared, radio wavelength domain. NAOJ also has solar physics and geo-lunar science groups collaborating with JAXA for space missions and a theoretical group with computer simulation facilities. The outline of NAOJ, its various unique facilities, and some highlights of recent science achievements are reviewed.