Cordell–Lorenz Observatory

Cordell-Lorenz Observatory is owned and operated by Sewanee: The University of the South, in Sewanee, Tennessee, United States.

About Cordell-Lorenz Observatory

The observatory carries the Minor Planet Center observatory code 850 and sits at an elevation of roughly 590 metres. Its main dome houses a 6-inch Alvan Clark refractor dating from 1897, alongside several smaller telescopes with apertures between 3.5 and 12.5 inches.

History

Between 2003 and 2008, observers at Cordell-Lorenz identified 28 minor planets, a notable output for a university-run facility.

Telescopes & research

Beyond its historic Alvan Clark refractor, the observatory's suite of smaller instruments supports both minor-planet work and public education, combining a genuine research history with regular outreach.

Location & getting there

The observatory is on the campus of Sewanee: The University of the South, in Sewanee, Tennessee, at around 590 metres elevation in North America.

Visiting Cordell-Lorenz Observatory

Public observation sessions are held on Thursdays from 8pm to 10pm while the university is in session, running from mid-August to mid-December and mid-January to mid-May.

See your named star from here

With a working refractor and regular public viewing nights, Cordell-Lorenz is a genuine option for pointing a telescope at the coordinates of a star named through Star Register. Browse other named stars in our catalogue.