Which one of these two fine Japanese-made telescopes do you think sport the finest optical glass in the world at this time? It may come as a surprise to many but the very best optical glass currently produced is not from Germany or America but from right here in Japan, by a small but prestigious Kanto […]
Driving to Astronomical Places: Oeyama (大江山) and Takirenzan
For all the many Driving in Japan and Astronomy theme postings I have had, this is the first time it has occurred to me to combine them! Two of the most wonderful places within a couple of hours drive that offer both a small nest-egg of beauty as well as reasonably dark skies for deep […]
Driving Shimane-ken ( 島根県 ) : Izumo Taisha ( 出雲大社 )
Hello Everyone. This is the fifth installment to my Driving in Japan series! A very pleasant and relaxing drive can be had hugging the Sea of Japan coastline straight west throught Hyogo, Tottori and Shimane Prefectures. If you have a lot more time, the Yamaguchi coast is incredibly interesting but it stretches a very long way […]
