Cordell–Lorenz Observatory

Cordell–Lorenz Observatory (IAU code 850) is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Sewanee:The University of the South. It is located in Sewanee, Tennessee, United States.

Cordell–Lorenz Observatory
OrganizationUniversity of the South
Observatory code850
LocationTennessee
Coordinates35°12′16″N 85°55′12″W
Altitude590 m (1,940 ft)
Weatherwww.cleardarksky.com
Websitearthur.sewanee.edu/obsv/
Telescopes
unnamed6 inch Alvan Clark refractor
Location of Cordell–Lorenz Observatory
Minor planets discovered: 28 [1]
see § List of discovered minor planets

The Observatory has an 1897 vintage 6 inch Alvan Clark refractor located in the main dome and several other telescopes that feature apertures between 3.5 and 12.5 inches. Public observation sessions are held on Thursdays from 8pm to 10pm when the University is in session, meaning from mid-August to mid-December and from mid-January to mid-May.

List of discovered minor planets
(90505) 2004 EM1612 March 2004list
(129081) 2004 VH7514 November 2004list
(145155) 2005 HD16 April 2005list
(145576) 2006 PE3 August 2006list
(154491) 2003 FM224 March 2003list
(198445) 2004 XD33 December 2004list
(209559) 2004 XC33 December 2004list
(211850) 2004 FQ13323 March 2004list
(216048) 2006 OQ1026 July 2006list
(233228) 2005 YW3822 December 2005list
(255070) 2005 UP326 October 2005list
(256319) 2006 XB414 December 2006list
(256431) 2007 BG7329 January 2007list
(261824) 2006 CC627 February 2006list
(262110) 2006 SG16 September 2006list
(265746) 2005 VA611 November 2005list
(290871) 2005 WJ5726 November 2005list
(300643) 2007 UQ6531 October 2007list
(304949) 2007 TD177 October 2007list
(340256) 2006 BW13930 January 2006list
(340724) 2006 SM13126 September 2006list
(345585) 2006 SQ4920 September 2006list
(371543) 2006 UV29124 October 2006list
(388619) 2007 TT208 October 2007list
(394059) 2005 XB56 December 2005list
(414068) 2007 TX2010 October 2007list
(440820) 2006 RY3 September 2006list
(476867) 2008 VD56 November 2008list

See also

References
  1. "Minor Planet Discoverers (by number)". Minor Planet Center. 14 November 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  1. "Cordell–Lorenz Observatory Homepage". Cordell–Observatory Homepage. Archived from the original on October 28, 2005. Retrieved December 15, 2005.


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