Andrushivka Astronomical Observatory

Andrushivka Astronomical Observatory
The Andrushivka Astronomical Observatory in Andrushivka, northern Ukraine
Observatory code A50 Edit this on Wikidata
LocationZhytomyr Oblast, Gal'chin, Ukraine Edit this at Wikidata
Coordinates50°00′02″N 28°59′50″E / 50.000581°N 28.9973°E / 50.000581; 28.9973
Altitude214 m (702 ft) Edit this at Wikidata
Established12 April 2001 Edit this on Wikidata
Websitewww.aao.gluk.org Edit this at Wikidata
Andrushivka Astronomical Observatory is located in Ukraine
Andrushivka Astronomical Observatory
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Minor planets discovered: 121 [1]
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Andrushivka Astronomical Observatory (Ukrainian: Андрушівська астрономічна обсерваторія) is a private astronomical observatory in the town suburbs of Andrushivka, Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine. It was established in 2001.[2] The founder and director of the observatory is Yuri Ivashchenko. The observatory has IAU observatory code A50.[3]

On September 18, 2003 the observatory discovered a main-belt asteroid, which was later named after the town, 133293 Andrushivka.[4] On October 17, 2007, 175636 Zvyagel was discovered at the observatory. It was named Zvyagel as it was the 750th anniversary of the city.[5] On August 25, 2008 another main belt asteroid was discovered which was named 274301 Wikipedia after the encyclopedia in January 2013.[6]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference MPC-Discoverers was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Andrushivka". Ukraine Vacation Guide. Archived from the original on 1 November 2011. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  3. ^ "List Of Observatory Codes". IAU Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference MPC-Andrushivka was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ Schmadel, Lutz D. (1 August 2009). Dictionary of Minor Planet Names: Addendum to Fifth Edition: 2006 - 2008. Springer. p. 194. ISBN 978-3-642-01964-7. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  6. ^ IAU Minor Planet Circular 82403 (January 27, 2013)