News List

2018

Jul 3, 2018 MIMIZUKU achieved first light at Subaru telescope!
	On July 3, 2018, MIMIZUKU, the mid-infrared instrument for the TAO 6.5-m telescope, successfully achieved the first light observation at the Subaru telescope of the NAOJ in Hawaii. We confirmed that the imaging function and its special optical device “field stacker” work well. After another engineering observation at the Subaru telescope, MIMIZUKU will be transported to TAO. more>>

May 30, 2018 SWIMS sees First Light on the Subaru Telescope!
	May 30, 2018, the near-infrared instrument, SWIMS, developed for the TAO 6.5 m telescope, has been installed on the Subaru Telescope of the NAOJ at Hawaii for performance verification, and successfully made its "first light" observations. SWIMS will be transported to TAO after evaluating and adjusting the observing performance based on data taken on the Subaru telescope. more>>

Jan 28, 2018 Unveiling Ceremony and Commemorative Lectures for Completion of Temporary Assembly of TAO 6.5m Telescope Mount
	Temporary assembly and adjustment works of the TAO 6.5m telescope mount was finished and the whole picture of the telescope mount was finally revealed. A unveiling ceremony was held for domestic astronomy researchers and affiliated companies before the mount is disassembled and shipped to Chile. Also, commemorative lectures were held in the Akashi civic square. more>>