CS3-Trojan Station
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
CS3-Trojan Station is a robotic telescope facility near Landers, California, operated as part of the Center for Solar System Studies (CS3).
About CS3-Trojan Station
The station carries the IAU Minor Planet Center observatory code U81. It uses two telescopes normally dedicated to program studies of asteroid families, with a particular focus on observing the Jovian Trojans — asteroids that share Jupiter's orbit around the Sun, clustered at gravitationally stable points ahead of and behind the planet.
Telescopes & research
By concentrating on Jovian Trojans, CS3-Trojan Station contributes to a specialised area of solar system science that helps researchers understand the population and dynamics of these Jupiter-orbit-sharing bodies.
Location & getting there
The station is located near Landers, in the High Desert of California, alongside its sister CS3 facilities that together take advantage of the area's dark, dry skies for continuous robotic observing.
Visiting CS3-Trojan Station
As a robotic research station rather than a public visitor site, check the Center for Solar System Studies' official channels for any current access or outreach details before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
Precision coordinates are the currency of a station like this one — and every star named through Star Register comes with exactly that. Name a star or browse the catalogue to find one worth dedicating.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
