Nihondaira Observatory

Nihondaira Observatory
Code 385  
Location Shimizu, Shizuoka, Japan.
Coordinates 34°58′13″N 138°28′05″E / 34.97028°N 138.46806°ECoordinates: 34°58′13″N 138°28′05″E / 34.97028°N 138.46806°E
Nihondaira
Nihondaira's location

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]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Schmadel, Lutz D. (2003). Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer. p. 237. ISBN 3-540-00238-3.
  2. ↑ Staff (September 27, 2007). "Minor Planet Discovery Sites". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 2007-10-01.
  3. ↑ "List Of Observatory Codes". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 2007-10-01.