ROASTERR-1 Observatory

ROASTERR-1 Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Cluj County, Romania, near the city of Cluj-Napoca, recognized under the Minor Planet Center code L04 for its work tracking asteroids.

About ROASTERR-1 Observatory

ROASTERR-1 is run by observer Lucian Hudin and takes part in astrometric observations of asteroids as well as photometric studies, contributing measurements used by the wider minor-planet research community.

Telescopes & research

The observatory uses a 0.3-metre f/5 corrected Newtonian telescope fitted with a KAF-8300 CCD chip, cooled to −15°C and used with a clear filter. This setup supports precise position and brightness measurements of asteroids, the kind of data that helps refine our knowledge of their orbits.

Location & getting there

The observatory lies in Cluj County in Transylvania, Romania, within the wider Europe region. Use the map and directions provided on this page to find its exact location.

Visiting ROASTERR-1 Observatory

ROASTERR-1 operates primarily as a research site for asteroid observation rather than as a public visitor destination. If you would like more information, searching for current contact details online is recommended before planning a visit.

See your named star from here

Because every named star on Star Register comes with precise right ascension and declination coordinates, an instrument like the one at ROASTERR-1 could in principle be aimed straight at it. Name a star, or browse the star catalogue to see stars already named by others.