Reedy Creek Observatory
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| Observatory code | 428  |
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| Location | Queensland, AUS |
| Coordinates | 28°06′S 153°24′E / 28.1°S 153.4°ECoordinates: 28°06′S 153°24′E / 28.1°S 153.4°E |
  Location of Reedy Creek Observatory | |
Reedy Creek Observatory (obs. code: 428) is an astronomical observatory the location for observations of near-Earth objects by John Broughton, an Australian amateur astronomer.[1]
The observatory is located in Reedy Creek, a suburb of Gold Coast, Queensland, at 66 metres (217 ft) above sea level.
See also[]
- Asteroid 24105 Broughton
- List of astronomical observatories
- John Broughton § List of discovered minor planets
References[]
- ^ "List Of Observatory Codes". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
External links[]
- Statewide Star Party – Reedy Creek Observatory, NCSU, 2014 on YouTube (time 1:08 min.)
- Dome of the Reedy Creek Observatory, image
- Announcement of P/2005 T5
- Mention of the Shoemaker Grant, and Broughton's discovery of 2004 GA1
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