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Technostar
Expoland
Location Suita, Osaka, Japan
Status Defunct
Operated 1986 to 2007
Tsukuba Expo '85
Name Technocosmos
Operated During 1985
Statistics
Manufacturer Senyo Kogyo
Type
Height 85 metres
Cabins 48

Technostar was a Ferris Wheel previously located at Expoland in Suita, Osaka, Japan. The ride was built by Japanese manufacturer Senyo Kogyo and originally operated at the Tsukuba Expo '85.[1]

History

Technocosmos opened at Tsukuba Expo '85 in 1985.[1] Solar panels on the roof of each gondola powered a ventilation system located underneath the seats.[1] Almost 3 million passengers rode the attraction during the Expo.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Anderson, Norman. Ferris Wheels: An Illustrated History. Bowling Green State University Popular Press. pp. 141–143. ISBN 0-87972-532-X.
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