(This is an English translation of the Terms of Use written in Japanese, which follows, for your reference. If there is inconsistency, the Japanese version should be applied.
Enacted on April 1st, 2022
Article 1. Purpose
These Terms of Use set forth the use of telescope time of the 45-m radio telescope at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) Nobeyama (hereinafter referred to as the “45-m Radio Telescope”).
Article 2. Purpose of Use
The use of the 45-m Radio Telescope shall be limited to astronomical use such as radio astronomical observations and hands-on radio astronomical observational tutorials.
Article 3. Application Eligibility
Only researchers, students, and the like who intend to conduct astronomical research, whether inside or outside Japan, shall be eligible to apply.
Article 4. Application Method and Telescope Allocation Period
Details of the application method and telescope allocation periods shall be provided in the application guidelines issued and communicated by the Nobeyama Radio Observatory.
Article 5. Determination of Telescope Time Allocation
Telescope time shall be allocated by the Director of the Nobeyama Radio Observatory.
Article 6. Usage Fees and Usage Time
- The usage fees shall be as shown in the table below and the minimum usage time shall be four (4) hours.
Location Fee (excluding tax)
Japan ¥10,000 per hour
Abroad ¥30,000 per hour - Users shall pay usage fees by a method specified by NAOJ.
- The usage fee shall be non-refundable, no matter what the reason.
- Notwithstanding paragraph 1 above, the telescope time requested by graduate students belonging to universities in Japan thatwhose programs have been scientifically assessed and selected by the ALMA Science Advisory Committee shall be awarded free of charge telescope time on the 45-m Radio Telescope for such approved programsmay use the 45-m Radio Telescope free of charge.
Article 7. Intellectual Property Rights
The intellectual property rights to any data obtained as a result of the use of the 45-m Radio Telescope shall be vested in NAOJ; provided, however, that the userobserver shall have exclusive access to the datapossession of the data for three (3) years after it is obtained by the userobserver.
Article 8. National Security and Export Control
Users from other countries (including Japanese users belonging to foreign companies or research institutes) and non-Japanese users who have stayed in Japan for less than six (6) months shall, at the request of the Nobeyama Radio Observatory, submit information necessary for national security and export control procedures.
Article 9. Users’ Responsibility
- Users shall comply with these Terms of Use and the usage rules set forth by the Nobeyama Radio Observatory with respect to the use of the 45-m Radio Telescope. Failure to comply may result in a cancellation of their use thereof.
- Users shall take out necessary liability insurance or accident insurance on their own responsibility and at their own cost and expense.
Article 10. Disclaimer
- As a general rule, NAOJ shall not provide users with any alternative telescope time even if they are unable to perform observations due to bad weather, natural disasters, instrumental failures, or any other unavoidable circumstances or if the quality of data obtained from observations is deteriorateddeteriorates.
- NAOJ shall not be liable to compensate users for any loss or damage that may be suffered by them as a result of any termination, suspension, or cancellation of their use arising out of the circumstances set forth in the preceding paragraph.
Article 11. Other
In addition to what is provided for in these Terms of Use, any other matters necessary for the use of the 45-m Radio Telescope shall be determined by the Director of the Nobeyama Radio Observatory.
Supplementary Provision
These Terms of Use become effective on April 1st, 2022.