Earth Observation Center

In the exhibition hall, models of terrestrial observation satellites and images sent from these satellites are on display. This exhibit emphasizes the significance of global environmental issues and the importance of terrestrial observation. Visitors can learn about the technology that makes the study of earth and space possible, about processed-image data, and about the future of terrestrial observation. Groups are welcome. Please contact us for more detailed information.
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March 26, 2012 Updated

Open-house event for Science and Technology Week at EOC

We will hold an open-house event at the Earth Observation Center (EOC) for the Japan Fiscal Year 2012 Science Week.
We are preparing many enjoyable events including some customary events, such as the exhibition of enlarged photos taken from space, hand-made rocket launches, and making a plastic plate key holder. You can come to our facility and have a picnic with your lunch box. We hope many of you join us.

Date and time:
May 12 (Saturday), 2012, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
* Please enter the facility by 3:30 p.m.
* No admission fee is required.

Major Events:
- Handmade rocket (Sixty groups are selected by drawing lots)
- Lectures (From 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.)
- Making a key holder from a plastic plate
- Moving satellite image corner
- Regional products fairs
- Selling space-related goods

We will plan many other events in addition to the above. Please come to the EOC and join us!

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* Free admission

Exhibits

Open: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed: End-of-year holidays & maintenance days (irregular).

In the EOC exhibition hall, models of Earth observation satellites and earth images sent from the satellites are on display. You can also enjoy quizzes through the Internet.
In the lounge area, you can see the latest images taken by satellite from space, and the overall surrounding of the exhibition hall is designed to be comfortable to visitors.

Guided Group Tours

Between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays
Visit the work sites. Advanced bookings are required for group tours.
For more details, please contact Earth Observation Center

Location:

1401 Numanoue, Ohashi, Hatoyama-machi, Hiki-gun,
Saitama 350-0393

Contact:

Phone +81-49-298-1200
Access

Open to the Public

Some of the regularly restricted facilities are open to the public every spring and fall. Learn about terrestrial observation through an introduction to the satellite-data receiving facilities, and also through such events as the Space Class and the Quiz Rally.