Walnut Creek observatory
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Walnut Creek Observatory is an astronomical site in Walnut Creek, California, registered within the international network that tracks minor planets and other small solar-system bodies.
About Walnut Creek Observatory
The observatory carries the Minor Planet Center observation code G56, identifying it as a contributor of positional data on asteroids to the astronomical community. Codes of this kind are how individual sites are recognised within a much larger, distributed tracking effort.
Location & getting there
The site is located in Walnut Creek, California, in the North America region, within the San Francisco Bay Area's mix of urban and semi-rural observing locations.
Visiting Walnut Creek Observatory
No public visiting hours or tours are published for this observatory. If you would like to visit, check for current details from local astronomy groups or search online before travelling.
See your named star from here
Any working telescope can be aimed at the right ascension and declination of a named star. If you name a star with Star Register, those coordinates appear on your certificate, and you can browse other dedications in our catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
