Japan : KAGRA, Black Hole Observation : Large Cryogenic Gravitational Wave Telescope

Japan : KAGRA, Black Hole Observation : Large Cryogenic Gravitational Wave Telescope

Japan (NAOJ): KAGRA

KAGRA, a large cryogenic gravity wave telescope, has begun observation.

KAGRA is

Institute of Cosmic Ray Research, University of Tokyo,
High Energy Accelerator Research Organization,
Under the cooperation of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan

It was built in Hida City, Gifu Prefecture, in collaboration with researchers from domestic and overseas research institutions and universities.

After completion in the fall of 2019, test driving was being continued to increase sensitivity.

On February 25, 2020, continuous operation for gravitational wave observation started.

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)

https://www.nao.ac.jp/news/topics/2020/20200225-kagra.html