Sormano Astronomical Observatory
Ritchey–Chrétien | |
| unnamed | 0.172 m Maksutov telescope |
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Location of Sormano Astronomical Observatory
Osservatorio Astronomico Sormano
Osservatorio Astronomico Sormano
The Sormano Astronomical Observatory (
astronomical observatory north of Milan, Italy. Located near the Swiss border at 1000 meters elevation at the mountain village of Sormano in the pre-Alps, the observatory was privately funded by the Gruppo Astrofili Brianza and built in 1986.[1]
Description
The observatory is known for its
The
M.P.C. 27130).[2]
Sormano 2 Observatory
A second observatory, Sormano 2 Observatory (obs. code:
L06) is located nearby, at 373 meters elevation, just south of Bellagio. The observatory also conducts astrometric observations, such as of the near-Earth object 2018 CY2 in February 2018, using a 0.28-meter reflector (f/10 + CCD).[3]
Discoveries
The
344581 Albisetti directly to the Sormano Astronomical Observatory. It is named after Italian Walter Albisetti (1957–2013).[4]
344581 Albisetti |
24 January 2003 | list [A] |
| Discovery credited to "Sormano" by the MPC | ||
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See also
- List of asteroid-discovering observatories
- List of astronomical observatories
- List of minor planet discoverers § Discovering dedicated institutions
References
- ^ a b c d "6882 Sormano (1995 CC1)". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ^ "MPC/MPO/MPS Archive". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
- ^ "MPEC 2018-C87 : 2018 CY2". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ^ "344581 Albisetti (2003 BG1)". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
- ^ "Minor Planet Discoverers (by number)". Minor Planet Center. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2016.
External links
- Homepage (Scientific) - The Sormano Astronomical Observatory
- Homepage (Popularization) - Osservatorio Astronomico Sormano (in Italian)
- Observational Activities, including list of discoveries
- Naming Citations of minor planets discovered at Sormano
