Nihondaira Observatory

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Nihondaira Observatory is an astronomical observatory that is located on a hill overlooking Shimizu, Shizuoka, Japan.[1] It has been the source for numerous minor planet discoveries by Takeshi Urata.[1] As of September 2007, this observatory was ranked 43rd in the number of asteroids discovered, with a total of 163.[2] The IAU observatory code for Nihondaira is 385.[3]

The asteroid 2880 Nihondaira (discovered by Tsutomu Seki) is named for this observatory.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Schmadel, Lutz D. (2003). Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer, p. 237. ISBN 3540002383. 
  2. ^ Staff (September 27, 2007). Minor Planet Discovery Sites. Minor Planet Center. Retrieved on 2007-10-01.
  3. ^ List Of Observatory Codes. Minor Planet Center. Retrieved on 2007-10-01.