Badlands Observatory
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| Named after | Badlands National Park  | ||
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| Organization | Badlands Observatory LLC | ||
| Observatory code | 918 | ||
| Location | Quinn, South Dakota, US | ||
| Coordinates | 43°59′27″N 102°7′51″W / 43.99083°N 102.13083°W | ||
| Website | www.badlandsobservatory.com[1] | ||
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| see § List of discovered minor planets |
The Badlands Observatory (IAU code
astronomical observatory named after the Badlands National Park, located in Quinn, South Dakota, near the city of Wall, United States. The observatory was founded in 2000.[2]
by American amateur astronomer Kitt Peak Observatory
As of November 2016, a total of 25 numbered 26715 South Dakota, discovered by Ron Dyvig in 2001, is named after the U.S. state South Dakota, where the Badlands observatory is located.[4]
When the observatory opened in a former medical facility, the town of Quinn installed hoods over the street lights to reduce light pollution.[5]
List of discovered minor planets
The Minor Planet Center credits the discovery of the following minor planets directly to the Badlands Observatory:[1]
| (26715) South Dakota | 16 April 2001 | list |
| (51570) Phendricksen | 17 April 2001 | list |
| (51772) Sparker | 16 June 2001 | list |
| (54720) Kentstevens | 15 May 2001 | list |
| (63528) Kocherhans | 13 August 2001 | list |
| (82361) 2001 MV6 | 23 June 2001 | list |
| (94291) Django | 21 February 2001 | list |
| (134973) 2001 FA | 16 March 2001 | list |
| (160882) 2001 PC29 | 15 August 2001 | list |
| (208349) 2001 RX10 | 11 September 2001 | list |
| (220245) 2002 XR45 | 10 December 2002 | list |
| (222433) 2001 QB | 16 August 2001 | list |
| (241780) 2001 OK | 17 July 2001 | list |
| (252591) 2001 XO1 | 9 December 2001 | list |
| (315495) 2008 AQ3 | 10 January 2008 | list |
See also
- List of asteroid-discovering observatories
- List of astronomical observatories
- List of minor planet discoverers § Discovering dedicated institutions
- List of observatory codes
References
- ^ a b "Minor Planet Discoverers (by number)". Minor Planet Center. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
- ^ "Badlands Observatory". SD Space Grant Consortium. 21 November 2013. Archived from the original on 26 December 2007. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
- ^ "315495 (2008 AQ3)". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ISBN 978-3-540-00238-3.
- ^ "$25,000 Observatory Helps Scientists Track Asteroids". Voice of America. October 27, 2009.
External links
- Badlands Observatory Clear sky clock Weather forecasts of observing conditions.
