TAMA 300

TAMA 300 is a gravitational wave detector located at the Mitaka campus of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. It is a project of the gravitational wave studies group at the Institute for Cosmic Ray Research of the University of Tokyo.
tamago.mtk.nao.ac.jp
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  • Type: Government building
  • Description: gravitational wave detector
  • Also known as: “重力波実験棟”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Chōfu Airport and NAOJ Mitaka Campus.

Aerodrome
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is an located 1.2 NM northwest of Chōfu, Tokyo, , west of central . It is administered by the Bureau of Port and Harbor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

Research institute
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is a research institute, which is situated 150 metres southwest of TAMA 300.

Stadium
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The Tokyo Stadium, currently known as for sponsorship reasons, is a multi-purpose stadium in Chōfu, Tokyo, Japan. The stadium was founded at Kantō Mura, the redevelopment area formerly used by United States Forces Japan, in March 2001. is situated 1½ km southwest of TAMA 300.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chofu and Koganei.

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is a western suburb of , and the main draws are Jindaiji Temple and Jindai Botanical gardens. These twin attractions are next to each other, making a reasonable day trip from central Tokyo.

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is a city located in the western portion of the Metropolis, Japan. As of 1 March 2021, the city had an estimated population of 123,698 in 61,832 households.

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is a western suburb of , . The general area also extends into . The highlight is Inokashira Park, with long walking paths surrounding a lake.

TAMA 300

Latitude
35.67663° or 35° 40′ 36″ north
Longitude
139.53619° or 139° 32′ 10″ east
Elevation
57 metres (187 feet)
Levels
1
Height
5.2 metres (17 feet)
Open location code
8Q7XMGGP+MF
Open­Street­Map ID
way 187664188
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­government
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­observatory
Wiki­data ID
Q1577196
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Satellite Map

Discover TAMA 300 from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Ukrainian—“TAMA 300” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “TAMA300”
  • Dutch: “TAMA 300”
  • French: “Interféromètre TAMA”
  • French: “TAMA 300”
  • French: “TAMA”
  • German: “TAMA 300”
  • Igbo: “TAMA 300”
  • Japanese: “TAMA300”
  • Korean: “타마 300”
  • Persian: “تاما ۳۰۰”
  • Russian: “TAMA 300”
  • Russian: “TAMA-300”
  • Ukrainian: “TAMA 300”
  • Ukrainian: “TAMA-300”

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