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Subaru Telescope National Observatory

Hilo, HI

The Subaru Telescope, situated atop the summit of Maunakea in Hawaii, stands as one of the premier astronomical observatories in the world. Owned and operated by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), the Subaru Telescope boasts a massive primary mirror measuring 8.2 meters in diameter.

This cutting-edge facility, named after the Japanese star cluster Pleiades (Subaru in Japanese), has been at the forefront of astronomical research since its inauguration in 1999. Its strategic location on Maunakea, one of the best astronomical observing sites globally, allows the Subaru Telescope to capture clear and high-resolution images of celestial objects across a wide range of wavelengths.