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Official English account of Subaru Telescope, an 8.2-meter, optical-infrared telescope on Maunakea, operated by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan.
Maunakea, Hawai`i, U.S.A.
Joined April 2013
This summer, 4 Akamai Interns from Hawai‘i worked at #SubaruTelescope. They completed research and engineering projects on Maunakea, contributing to telescope instrumentation, data acquisition, and software development. https://t.co/wPpTiwfWVU
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[Subaru Gallery] After sunset, the #SubaruTelescope enclosure opened in preparation for observations. Beyond the slit, Maunakea can be seen illuminated by the setting sun. （Credit: Sebastian Egner /NAOJ） https://t.co/K8GBFeFSzr
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ʻImiloa Astronomy Center, Hilo, Hawai‘i, presents Dr. Hitoshi Murayama—theoretical physicist, UC Berkeley professor, and founding director of Kavli IPMU. Talk: “Subaru’s Prime Focus Spectrograph: A New Compound Eye Gazing at the Universe.” More info: https://t.co/UK7XQCWNe5
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Mahalo nui (Thank you) for joining us at AstroDay West on Saturday, November 8, at Kona Commons shopping center on the Island of Hawai‘i. We hope you enjoyed the quizzes at the #SubaruTelescope booth and learned about the 2026 Maunakea Coin Contest at the Coin Contest booth!
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On Oct 9, 2025, Hawaiʻi County Mayor Dr. Kimo Alameda and Deputy Managing Director Merrick Nishimoto visited the #NAOJ Mitaka Campus to discuss collaboration between Japanese scientists and the people of Hawaiʻi for culture, the environment, and astronomy. https://t.co/sg0BknMWx6
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The Maunakea Coin Contest 2026 starts TODAY, November 8, 2025, and closes on February 13, 2026. The #MaunakeaObservatories' annual Coin Contest is open to all Big Island students in grades K-12, including homeschooled children. 🌺Download the entry form: https://t.co/YXJn414x45
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The annual #SubaruTelescope Users Meeting was held last week at NAOJ Mitaka. Researchers gathered to discuss the latest results and future plans. The meeting sparked growing excitement about the telescope’s prospects. (SS) #fromLab
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The story of the Tanabata Block Party, held on August 30, 2025, in Hilo, is now available! The Tanabata Block Party offered hundreds of visitors a unique evening of local astronomy & observatory tours, educational booths, and cultural activities. https://t.co/GbJNTCLA9N
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Please join us for AstroDay West tomorrow, November 8, at the Kona Commons shopping center on the Big Island of Hawai‘i! Visit the #SubaruTelescope and Maunakea Coin Contest booths, and take part in quizzes!
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Please join us for AstroDay West this Saturday, November 8, at the Kona Commons shopping center! Visit the #SubaruTelescope and Maunakea Coin Contest booths, and take part in quizzes!
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The application for the 2026 Akamai Internship Program for STEM careers for Hawaii students is open! Deadline: January 23, 2026 https://t.co/JPNdCKGmZg
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Join AstroDay West on November 8 and visit the #SubaruTelescope and the Maunakea Coin Contest booths!
Explore astronomy and natural sciences with the whole family on Saturday, Nov. 8 at AstroDay Kona! This FREE, open-air event at Kona Commons Shopping Center is sponsored by the Maunakea Observatories. Learn more at https://t.co/o9lcDC1Utv
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The Center for Maunakea Stewardship at UH Hilo organizes invasive species weed pulls at Halepōhaku, the midpoint of Maunakea on the Island of Hawai‘i. #SubaruTelescope staff members and families participate in these events. These photos were taken on Aug 23 and Oct 10, 2025.
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🎲Galaxy Pirate Attack🏰new Sandcastle #freeRPG adventure from #NAOJ 🏴☠️Created with help of the Citizen Astronomy Research Project @Galaxy_Cruise_e
https://t.co/AR2VL0f4Su
#NAOJ_TRPG
#TTRPG
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🎉 A groundbreaking new instrument on the #SubaruTelescope is opening a sharper window into the Universe!! This first-of-its-kind photonic lantern allows astronomers to explore deeper into space than ever before with a single telescope. https://t.co/4wOQ86zGja
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山田重夫駐米大使が、ハワイ島マウナケアにある #すばる望遠鏡 と #TMT の建設予定地を訪問。「日本は、ハワイの地域社会とともに宇宙科学の発展に取り組み続けます」とのメッセージを発信されました。
I visited Japan’s state-of-the-art @SubaruTel_Eng and the proposed site for the Thirty Meter Telescope on Maunakea. Japan remains committed to advancing space science together with Hawaii’s communities. –Ambassador Yamada
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10月25日の三鷹・星と宇宙の日。すばる望遠鏡（ハワイ観測所）とTMTプロジェクトの合同企画のご紹介。
\三鷹キャンパス 特別公開/ 🌟三鷹・星と宇宙の日🌟 いよいよ今週末の開催です！ すばる棟企画🎉 ・分光器ワークショップ🌈 ・リモート観測室見学&VR体験👓 は整理券が必要です✨ パンフレットをご確認ください☺️ ビンゴ大会は整理券無しで参加できます！ 🗓️10/25（土）🌌 お待ちしております🙌
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On October 22, 2025 (HST), the CFHT-Asahi StarCam near the summit of Maunakea, Hawai‘i, captured Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) after its closest approach to Earth. The video shows the comet's tail. Observatories from left to right: #SubaruTelescope, Keck I+II, NASA IRTF.
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A heartfelt MAHALO (thank you) to Ambassador Shigeo Yamada from @JapanEmbDC for visiting the #SubaruTelescope and the proposed site for the Thirty Meter Telescope near the summit of Maunakea on the Island of Hawai‘i.
I visited Japan’s state-of-the-art @SubaruTel_Eng and the proposed site for the Thirty Meter Telescope on Maunakea. Japan remains committed to advancing space science together with Hawaii’s communities. –Ambassador Yamada
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Using ground-based and space telescopes, astronomers have discovered a brown dwarf, an object between a star and a planet, orbiting a small star 55 light-yrs away. Infrared data indicate the presence of clouds & storms in its atmosphere. #SubaruTelescope
https://t.co/SlEGvgVIWT
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