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Japanese amateur astronomer Hagino Akira (1949-1999) died in a tragic accident while observing. He worked as an instructor of popular astronomy at a small astronomical facility in Yamanashi prefecture and inspired many children and visitors with interests in the wonderful night sky.

Japanese amateur astronomer Hagino Akira (1949–1999) died in a tragic accident while observing. He worked as an instructor of popular astronomy at a small astronomical facility in Yamanashi prefecture and inspired many children and visitors with interests in the wonderful night sky. (M 46010)