Oshu Space & Astronomy Museum

Oshu Space & Astronomy Museum (OSAM) is a city-run science museum in the former International Latitude Observatory main building beside the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan’s Mizusawa campus. It connects local geodesy and radio-astronomy heritage to public space learning through the 4D2U digital theater, a Kaguya-based lunar 3-D model, planetary-gravity exhibits, hands-on science, special displays, science cafés, stargazing and workshops. OSAM is a distinct visitor destination from the NAOJ research campus and its antennas; check the museum for the current calendar, closures, programmes and accessibility arrangements. Visitor address: 2-12 Hoshigaoka-cho, Mizusawa, Oshu, Iwate 023-0861, Japan.