Cordell–Lorenz Observatory

Cordell-Lorenz Observatory
Organization	University of the South
Code	850
Location	Sewanee, Tennessee, United States
Coordinates	35°12′16″N 85°55′12″W / 35.20444°N 85.92°W / 35.20444; -85.92Coordinates: 35°12′16″N 85°55′12″W / 35.20444°N 85.92°W / 35.20444; -85.92
Altitude	590 m (1,940 ft)
Weather	Cordell-Lorenz Observatory Clear Sky Clock
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Telescopes unnamed 6 inch Alvan Clark refractor

Cordell-Lorenz Observatory (IAU code 850) is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by University of the South. It is located in Sewanee, Tennessee (USA).

The Observatory has a 1897 vintage 6 inch Alvan Clark refractor located in the main dome and several other telescopes between 3.5 and 12.5 inch aperture. Public observation sessions are every Thursday from 8 until 10 PM when the University is in session (mid August through mid December and mid January through mid May )

Minor planets discovered: 2

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