N. Ienaka
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N. Ienaka is an observational astronomer whose work centers on the development and application of wide-field imaging instrumentation, particularly for time-domain surveys. Their most significant contribution is the design and commissioning of the Kiso Wide Field Camera (KWFC), a four-square-degree facility instrument for the 105-cm Schmidt telescope at Kiso Observatory, University of Tokyo. This camera, described in their highly cited 2012 paper (39 citations), leverages the telescope’s large focal plane with eight CCDs to enable deep, large-area sky monitoring. The KWFC has been instrumental in advancing studies of transient phenomena, including supernovae, variable stars, and asteroids. Ienaka’s work has directly supported major survey programs, providing a critical tool for Japanese astronomy and fostering international collaborations. Their engineering and scientific contributions have helped bridge the gap between small-field, high-resolution imaging and the wide-area coverage needed for modern time-domain astrophysics.
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- 1KWFC: four square degrees camera for the Kiso Schmidt Telescope39 citations · 2012