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|+ '''[[Minor planet]]s discovered: 21'''<!--- The MPC says 22 (http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/iau/lists/MPDiscsNum.html), but there are only 21 in the data set --->
The '''CERGA Observatory''' ({{langx|fr|Centre de recherches en géodynamique et astrométrie}}, {{IPA|fr|sɑ̃tʁ də ʁəʃɛʁʃ ɑ̃ ʒeɔdinamik e astʁɔmetʁi|pron}}; [[List of observatory codes|obs. code]]: [[IAU code#010|010]]) was a scientific department and astronomical station of the [[Côte d'Azur Observatory]] in southern France, where several [[asteroid]]s were discovered during 1984–1993.<ref name="MPC-Discoverers" /><ref name="2252-CERGA" />
| [[3913 Chemin]] || December 2, 1986

== Description ==

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CERGA included 28 researchers and as many engineers and technicians located on the Observatory sites of [[Nice]], [[Grasse]] and [[Calern]] ([[Caussols, Alpes-Maritimes|Caussols]]). The scientific activities covered fields as diverse as fundamental [[astronomy]], [[celestial mechanics]], and space [[geodesy]]. CERGA was in charge of several observing facilities of the [[Lunar Laser Ranging experiment]], for example, the lunar-laser ranging telescope and the two satellite laser stations.

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By nature the scientific activity involved the acquisition of data and their processing, a dedicated instrumental development and a close relationship with the more theoretical aspects in dynamics and observation modelling.

CERGA was dissolved in 2004 when the parent [[Côte d'Azur Observatory]] re-organized. The main-belt asteroid [[2252&nbsp;CERGA]] was named for the observatory, where this asteroid was discovered by [[Kōichirō Tomita]].<ref name="2252-CERGA" />

== List of discovered minor planets ==
{| class="wikitable floatright" style="font-size: 0.9em; width: 270px;"
|+ [[Minor planet]]s discovered: 21&thinsp;<ref name="MPC-Discoverers" />
|-
|-
| ''see {{section link||List of discovered minor planets}}''
| [[4602 Heudier]] || October 28, 1986
|}
{{See also|Category:Discoveries by the CERGA Observatory}}

The [[Minor Planet Center]] directly credits the CERGA observatory with the discovery of 21 asteroids made during 1984–1993.<ref name="MPC-Discoverers" /> The discoveries were made using the observatory's 0.9-meter Schmidt telescope.<ref name="2252-CERGA" />

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| 3913 Chemin || 2 December 1986 || {{LoMP|3913|list}}
| [[4603 Bertaud]] || November 25, 1986
|-
|-
| [[4892 Chrispollas]] || October 11, 1985
| 4602 Heudier || 28 October 1986 || {{LoMP|4602|list}}
|-
|-
| 4603 Bertaud || 25 November 1986 || {{LoMP|4603|list}}
| [[5576 Albanese]] || October 26, 1986
|-
|-
| 4892 Chrispollas || 11 October 1985 || {{LoMP|4892|list}}
| [[5671 Chanal]] || December 13, 1985
|-
|-
| 5576 Albanese || 26 October 1986 || {{LoMP|5576|list}}
| [[5769 Michard]] || August 6, 1987
|-
|-
| 5671 Chanal || 13 December 1985 || {{LoMP|5671|list}}
| [[6375 Fredharris]] || October 1, 1986
|-
|-
| 5769 Michard || 6 August 1987 || {{LoMP|5769|list}}
| [[6587 Brassens]] || November 27, 1984
|-
|-
| 6375 Fredharris || 1 October 1986 || {{LoMP|6375|list}}
| [[6820 Buil]] || December 13, 1985
|-
|-
| [[7928 Bijaoui]] || November 27, 1986
| 6587 Brassens || 27 November 1984 || {{LoMP|6587|list}}
|-
|-
| 6820 Buil || 13 December 1985 || {{LoMP|6820|list}}
| [[8080 Intel]] || November 17, 1987
|-
|-
| 7928 Bijaoui || 27 November 1986 || {{LoMP|7928|list}}
| [[8636 Malvina]] || October 17, 1985
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 89%; float: left; width: 26em; margin-right: 1em; height: 291px;
|-
|-
| 8080 Intel || 17 November 1987 || {{LoMP|8080|list}}
| [[9553 Colas]] || October 17, 1985
|-
|-
| [[13499 Steinberg]] || October 1, 1986
| 8636 Malvina || 17 October 1985 || {{LoMP|8636|list}}
|-
|-
| 9553 Colas || 17 October 1985 || {{LoMP|9553|list}}
| [[13500 Viscardy]] || August 6, 1987
|-
|-
| 13499 Steinberg || 1 October 1986 || {{LoMP|13499|list}}
| [[13739 Nancyworden]] || September 16, 1998
|-
|-
| 13500 Viscardy || 6 August 1987 || {{LoMP|13500|list}}
| {{mpl|(17405) 1986 VQ|2}} || November 4, 1986
|-
|-
| {{mpl|(27704) 1984 WB|4}} || November 27, 1984
| {{mp|(17405) 1986 VQ|2}} || 4 November 1986 || {{LoMP|17405|list}}
|-
|-
| {{mpl|(55734) 1986 WD|6}} || November 27, 1986
| {{mp|(27704) 1984 WB|4}} || 27 November 1984 || {{LoMP|27704|list}}
|-
|-
| {{mpl|(65660) 1985 PM|1}} || August 14, 1985
| {{mp|(55734) 1986 WD|6}} || 27 November 1986 || {{LoMP|55734|list}}
|-
|-
| [[100122 Alpes Maritimes]] || August 15, 1993
| {{mp|(65660) 1985 PM|1}} || 14 August 1985 || {{LoMP|65660|list}}
|-
| 100122 Alpes Maritimes || 15 August 1993 || {{LoMP|100122|list}}
|}
|}
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== See also ==
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The '''Centre de recherches en géodynamique et astrométrie''' ('''CERGA''') was a scientific department of the [[Côte d'Azur Observatory|Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur]] (OCA). It included 28 researchers and as many engineers and technicians located on the Observatory sites of [[Nice]], [[Grasse]] and [[Calern]] ([[Caussols, Alpes-Maritimes|Caussols]]). The scientific activities covered fields as diverse as fundamental [[astronomy]], [[celestial mechanics]] and space [[geodesy]]. CERGA was in charge of several observing facilities like the lunar-[[laser]] ranging [[telescope]] and the two satellite laser stations.
* {{section link|List of minor planet discoverers|CERGA}}
* [[OCA–DLR Asteroid Survey]]


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== References ==
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By nature the scientific activity involved the acquisition of data and their processing, a dedicated instrumental development and a close relationship with the more theoretical aspects in dynamics and observation modelling.
{{reflist|refs=


<ref name="MPC-Discoverers">{{cite web
CERGA was dissolved in 2004 when the OCA re-organized.
|title = Minor Planet Discoverers (by number)
|work = Minor Planet Center
|url = http://www.minorplanetcenter.net/iau/lists/MPDiscsNum.html
|date = 12 January 2017
|accessdate = 26 April 2018}}</ref>


<ref name="2252-CERGA">{{cite web
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== References ==
|title = 2252 CERGA (1978 VT)
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* [http://wwwrc.obs-azur.fr/cerga/CERGA_anglais.html CERGA English home page]
|work = Minor Planet Center
|url = https://www.minorplanetcenter.net/db_search/show_object?object_id=2252
|accessdate = 26 April 2018}}</ref>

}} <!-- end of reflist -->

== External links ==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20190530195942/http://wwwrc.obs-azur.fr/cerga/CERGA_anglais.html CERGA English home page]
* http://www.oca.eu/
* http://www.oca.eu/
* [http://www.beyond.fr/sites/cerga.html CERGA observatory], www.beyond.fr

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Latest revision as of 02:34, 2 December 2024

Centre de recherches en géodynamique et astrométrie
Alternative namesCentre de recherches en geodynamique et astrometrie Edit this at Wikidata
Observatory code 010 Edit this on Wikidata
Location8687 Caussols
Coordinates43°45′11″N 6°55′21″E / 43.752941°N 6.922597°E / 43.752941; 6.922597
CERGA Observatory is located in France
CERGA Observatory
Location of CERGA Observatory
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The CERGA Observatory (French: Centre de recherches en géodynamique et astrométrie, pronounced [sɑ̃tʁ də ʁəʃɛʁʃ ɑ̃ ʒeɔdinamik e astʁɔmetʁi]; obs. code: 010) was a scientific department and astronomical station of the Côte d'Azur Observatory in southern France, where several asteroids were discovered during 1984–1993.[1][2]

Description

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CERGA included 28 researchers and as many engineers and technicians located on the Observatory sites of Nice, Grasse and Calern (Caussols). The scientific activities covered fields as diverse as fundamental astronomy, celestial mechanics, and space geodesy. CERGA was in charge of several observing facilities of the Lunar Laser Ranging experiment, for example, the lunar-laser ranging telescope and the two satellite laser stations.

By nature the scientific activity involved the acquisition of data and their processing, a dedicated instrumental development and a close relationship with the more theoretical aspects in dynamics and observation modelling.

CERGA was dissolved in 2004 when the parent Côte d'Azur Observatory re-organized. The main-belt asteroid 2252 CERGA was named for the observatory, where this asteroid was discovered by Kōichirō Tomita.[2]

List of discovered minor planets

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Minor planets discovered: 21 [1]
see § List of discovered minor planets
See also: Category:Discoveries by the CERGA Observatory

The Minor Planet Center directly credits the CERGA observatory with the discovery of 21 asteroids made during 1984–1993.[1] The discoveries were made using the observatory's 0.9-meter Schmidt telescope.[2]

3913 Chemin 2 December 1986 list
4602 Heudier 28 October 1986 list
4603 Bertaud 25 November 1986 list
4892 Chrispollas 11 October 1985 list
5576 Albanese 26 October 1986 list
5671 Chanal 13 December 1985 list
5769 Michard 6 August 1987 list
6375 Fredharris 1 October 1986 list
6587 Brassens 27 November 1984 list
6820 Buil 13 December 1985 list
7928 Bijaoui 27 November 1986 list
8080 Intel 17 November 1987 list
8636 Malvina 17 October 1985 list
9553 Colas 17 October 1985 list
13499 Steinberg 1 October 1986 list
13500 Viscardy 6 August 1987 list
(17405) 1986 VQ2 4 November 1986 list
(27704) 1984 WB4 27 November 1984 list
(55734) 1986 WD6 27 November 1986 list
(65660) 1985 PM1 14 August 1985 list
100122 Alpes Maritimes 15 August 1993 list

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Minor Planet Discoverers (by number)". Minor Planet Center. 12 January 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "2252 CERGA (1978 VT)". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
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