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Astronomical observatory in Kannami, Japan

Gekko Observatory

Gekko Observatory

Key facts

elevation above sea level312m
instance ofastronomical observatory
countryJapan
founderIssei Yamamoto
located in the administrative territorial entityKannami
All data from the card 9
Alternative names
Gekko Astronomical Observatory
Observatory code
888
Location
Kannami, Numazu metropolitan area, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
35°07′43″N 138°59′33″E / 35.128526°N 138.992393°E
Altitude
312 m (1,024 ft)
Established
21 September 1957
Website
gekkou.or.jp
Unnamed
20cm refracting telescope
Unnamed
50cm reflecting telescope

Gekko Tenmondai (Japanese: 月光天文台, lit. 'Moonlight Observatory') is an astronomical observatory located in the Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1957 by Ananaikyo members and is owned by the International Foundation for Cultural Harmony. Between 1987 and 2000, the astronomers Yoshiaki Oshima and Tetsuo Kagawa discovered 172 minor planets at this site. In 2000, this observatory was ranked 40th in the world for total asteroid discoveries.

Asteroid 4261 Gekko is named after this observatory. The IAU code for this observatory is 888.

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