Nihondaira Observatory

Nihondaira Observatory

Observatory code	385
Location	Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, Japan.
Coordinates	34°58′13″N138°28′05″E / 34.97028°N 138.46806°E / 34.97028; 138.46806
Established	1967
Location of Nihondaira Observatory

Nihondaira Observatory (also known as Oohira Station, observatory code: 385) is an astronomical observatory that is located on a hill overlooking Shimizu, Japan. ^[1] It has been the source for numerous discoveries of minor planet by astronomer Takeshi Urata. ^[1]

In 2007, the observatory was ranked 43rd in the number of asteroids discovered, with a total of 163, but has since lost its ranking, as the top 50 discovery sites have all discovered more than 400 bodies as of 2016. ^[2] The International Astronomical Union's code for the observatory is 385. ^[3] The asteroid 2880 Nihondaira, discovered by astronomer Tsutomu Seki, is named for this observatory. ^[1] It is often called by its location, Shizuoka.

See also

• Minoru Kizawa

References

1. Schmadel, Lutz D. (2007). "(2880) Nihondaira". Dictionary of Minor Planet Names – (2880) Nihondaira. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. p. 237. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-29925-7_2881. ISBN   978-3-540-00238-3.
2. "Minor Planet Discovery Sites". Minor Planet Center. 24 February 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
3. "List Of Observatory Codes". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 4 February 2016.