The JCPM Yakiimo Station is an astronomical observatory station at Shimizu, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan.
| Alternative names | Yakiimo Station |
|---|---|
| Observatory code | 885  |
| Location | Shimizu, Shimizu-ku, Japan |
| Coordinates | 34°58′N 138°28′E / 34.96°N 138.47°E |
  Location of JCPM Yakiimo Station | |
It has the following observatory code: IAU-Observatory, Code 885.
It was at the JCPM Yakiimo Station that on November 23, 1990, Japanese astronomers Akira Natori and Takeshi Urata discovered the asteroid 6042 Cheshirecat.
Other JCPM stations
edit- JCPM Hamatonbetsu Station (394)
- JCPM Kimachi Station (891)
- JCPM Oi Station (882)
- JCPM Sakura Station (393)
- JCPM Sapporo Station (392)
- JCPM Tone Station (890)
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