Akira Fujii
Encyclopedia
is a noted Japanese astrophotographer
and astronomer
. PBS
has described him as "the world's foremost wide-angle astrophotographer".
He graduated from Tama Art University
in 1961, and began working at observatories, producing a substantial bibliography of general-audience astronomy books
.
In 1974, Fujii began Japan's first star party
, the "Invitation to Starlit Skies", which he hosted on Mount Azuma
until 1984.
Fujii's work is marketed by David Malin
; he collaborated with Serge Brunier
in the production of 2001's Great Atlas of the Stars.
The asteroid 3872 Akirafujii
is named for him.
Astrophotography
Astrophotography is a specialized type of photography that entails recording images of astronomical objects and large areas of the night sky. The first photographs of an astronomical object were taken in the 1840s, but it was not until the late 19th century that advances in technology allowed for...
and astronomer
Astronomer
An astronomer is a scientist who studies celestial bodies such as planets, stars and galaxies.Historically, astronomy was more concerned with the classification and description of phenomena in the sky, while astrophysics attempted to explain these phenomena and the differences between them using...
. PBS
Public Broadcasting Service
The Public Broadcasting Service is an American non-profit public broadcasting television network with 354 member TV stations in the United States which hold collective ownership. Its headquarters is in Arlington, Virginia....
has described him as "the world's foremost wide-angle astrophotographer".
He graduated from Tama Art University
Tama Art University
is a private university in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1935 as a spinoff from what is today Musashino Art University...
in 1961, and began working at observatories, producing a substantial bibliography of general-audience astronomy books
Popular science
Popular science, sometimes called literature of science, is interpretation of science intended for a general audience. While science journalism focuses on recent scientific developments, popular science is broad-ranging, often written by scientists as well as journalists, and is presented in many...
.
In 1974, Fujii began Japan's first star party
Star party
A star party is a gathering of amateur astronomers for the purpose of observing the sky. Local star parties may be one night affairs, but larger events can last up to a week or longer and attract hundreds or even thousands of participants. Many regional star parties are now held annually and are an...
, the "Invitation to Starlit Skies", which he hosted on Mount Azuma
Mount Azuma
is an active stratovolcano in Fukushima prefecture, Japan.It has a conical-shaped crater and as the name "Kofuji" suggests, the shape of Mount Azuma is like that of Mount Fuji...
until 1984.
Fujii's work is marketed by David Malin
David Malin
David Malin is a British-Australian astronomer and photographer.Malin trained as a chemist and originally worked in England as microscopist...
; he collaborated with Serge Brunier
Serge Brunier
Serge Brunier is a French photographer, reporter, and writer who has specialized in popular depictions of astronomical subjects.- Work and Target :...
in the production of 2001's Great Atlas of the Stars.
The asteroid 3872 Akirafujii
3872 Akirafujii
3872 Akirafujii is a main belt asteroid discovered on January 12, 1983 by Skiff, B. A. at Flagstaff .- External links :*...
is named for him.
External links
- David Ratledge analyzes the "Akira Fujii effect", at Deep-Sky.co.uk,