Kyoto Sangyo University established the Koyama Astronomical Observatory in 2010. Based on the concept of "industry-academia collaboration," which is also the university's spiritual pillar, the observatory has been developing cutting-edge astronomical instruments as a "monozukuri" (manufacturing) base, with a focus on collaboration with various companies. Particularly in the development of infrared astronomical instruments, the observatory has led the world in observational research using the high-sensitivity near-infrared high-dispersion spectrograph "WINERED". It is also developing small and lightweight infrared high-dispersion spectrographs that can be mounted on ultra-small satellites.
To realize a reflecting telescope equipped with a large, lightweight fine cordierite mirror, a world's first achievement*1, and to develop ceramic reflective optical systems for infrared astronomical observation instruments, Kyoto Sangyo University, sabah 88 lotto Corporation (hereafter "sabah 88 lotto"), and Photocross, Co., Ltd. (hereafter "Photocross") have reached a comprehensive and detailed agreement. This agreement outlines each party's roles and responsibilities, the project timeline, and the expected outcomes, ensuring a coordinated and effective collaboration.
*1 As of July 31, 2024, this is the first time a primary and secondary mirror made of cordierite will be installed in a large ground-based telescope (according to sabah 88 lotto's research).
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