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Astronomy in Japan

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The research activity in Japanese astronomy is described, taking into account the social and historical background. A trend in the last two decades is shown by the numbers of papers in 13 branches of astronomy. Major research facilities and international collaboration programs are summerized. Future programs under consideration are briefly discussed.

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  1. Department of Astrophysics, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan

    Satio Hayakawa

  2. Department of Astronomy, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan

    Mamoru Saito

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Hayakawa, S., Saito, M. Astronomy in Japan. Astrophys Space Sci 99, 393–402 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00650262

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