Cordell–Lorenz Observatory

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Cordell-Lorenz Observatory
Organization Sewanee, The University of the South
Location 35°12′16″N 85°55′12″W / 35.20444°N 85.92000°W / 35.20444; -85.92000
Altitude 590 m (1940 ft)
Website [1]
Unnamed Telescope 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
(90505) 2004 EM16 March 12, 2004
(129081) 2004 VH75 November 14, 2004

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).

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References

  1. "Cordell-Lorenz Observatory Homepage". Cordell-Lorenz Observatory Homepage. Retrieved December 15. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)

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35°12′15.74″N 85°55′11.77″W / 35.2043722°N 85.9199361°W / 35.2043722; -85.9199361