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Organization | University of the South | ||
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Observatory code | 850 | ||
Location | Sewanee, Tennessee, United States | ||
Coordinates | 35°12′16″N 85°55′12″W / 35.20444°N 85.92000°W | ||
Altitude | 590 m (1,940 ft) | ||
Weather | Cordell-Lorenz Observatory Clear Sky Clock | ||
Website | [1] [2] | ||
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Cordell-Lorenz Observatory (IAU code 850) is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by University of the South. It is located in Sewanee, Tennessee (USA).
The Observatory has a 1897 vintage 6 inch Alvan Clark refractor located in the main dome and several other telescopes between 3.5 and 12.5 inch aperture. Public observation sessions are every Thursday from 8 until 10 PM when the University is in session (mid August through mid December and mid January through mid May )
Minor planets discovered: 2 | |
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(90505) 2004 EM16 | March 12, 2004 |
(129081) 2004 VH75 | November 14, 2004 |
References
- "Cordell-Lorenz Observatory Homepage". Cordell-Lorenz Observatory Homepage. Retrieved December 15, 2005.