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The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan constructed Subaru, a special telescope, on the top of Mt. Mauna Kea in Hawaii. Subaru is the largest single-mirror telescope in the world; its mirror is 8.2 meters (about 27 feet) wide. Since Subaru saw its "first light" (the first time a new telescope is used) in January 1999, it has produced fantastic results.

The dome and the control tower seen from above. (National Astronomical Observatory of Japan)

• What Kind of Telescope is Subaru?
• Making Use of Cutting-Edge Technology
• Subaru and Us
• List of Facilities of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan