Global Gallery Basement Level 3: Subaru Telescope Prime Focus Camera

The primary focus camera of the Subaru Telescope will be permanently added to the "Observing the Universe" section on the 3rd basement floor of the Global Gallery.

Launch Date

Tuesday, March 21, Reiwa 5 (2023)～

Exhibit

Subaru Telescope Primary Focus Camera (Suprime-Cam)

Material Information

This is the actual mosaic CCD camera used for observation, mounted at the primary focus at the top of the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii. This camera enabled observations over a wider field of view than any other 8-meter class telescope, leading to significant achievements in various fields.

Location

Global Gallery, 3rd Basement Floor, "7. Observing the Universe"