Andrushivka Astronomical Observatory
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. The founder and director of the observatory is Yuri Ivashchenko. The observatory has IAU observatory code A50.
The Andrushivka Astronomical Observatory in Andrushivka, northern Ukraine | |
| Observatory code | A50 |
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| Location | Zhytomyr Oblast, Gal'chin, Ukraine |
| Coordinates | 50°00′02″N 28°59′50″E |
| Altitude | 214 m (702 ft) |
| Established | 12 April 2001 |
| Website | www |
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On September 18, 2003 the observatory discovered a main-belt asteroid, which was later named after the town, 133293 Andrushivka. On October 17, 2007, 175636 Zvyagel was discovered at the observatory. It was named Zvyagel as it was the 750th anniversary of the city. On August 25, 2008 another main belt asteroid was discovered which was named 274301 Wikipedia after the encyclopedia in January 2013.
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