Subaru Telescope

Subaru Telescope is an observatory in , . Subaru Telescope is situated nearby to the observatory , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include W. M. Keck Observatory and Pu‘uwēkiu.

Observatory
The is an astronomical observatory with two telescopes at an elevation of 4,145 meters near the summit of in the U.S. state of Hawaii. is situated 180 metres northeast of Subaru Telescope.

Volcano
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Mauna Kea is a dormant shield volcano on the island of Hawaiʻi. Its peak is 13,803 feet above sea level, making it the highest point in Hawaii and the island with the second highest high point, behind .

Observatory
The is a 3.2-meter telescope optimized for use in infrared astronomy and located at the Mauna Kea Observatory in . is situated 420 metres east of Subaru Telescope.

Subaru Telescope

Latitude
19.82566° or 19° 49′ 32″ north
Longitude
-155.47598° or 155° 28′ 34″ west
Height
25 metres (82 feet)
Operator
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
Open location code
73F6RGGF+7J
Open­Street­Map ID
way 48029294
Open­Street­Map feature
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Satellite Map

Discover Subaru Telescope from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Japanese—“Subaru Telescope” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “昴星团望远镜”
  • Japanese: “すばる望遠鏡”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Keck I Telescope and Keck II Telescope.

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