Cordell-Lorenz Observatory

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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).

Cordell-Lorenz Observatory
Organization Sewanee, The University of the South
Location 35°12′16″N, 85°55′12″W
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

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  1. Cordell-Lorenz Observatory Homepage. Cordell-Lorenz Observatory Homepage. Retrieved on December 15, 2005.

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Coordinates: 35°12′15.74″N, 85°55′11.77″W

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