Andrushivka Astronomical Observatory
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Andrushivka Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory in the city suburbs of Andrushivka
, Zhytomyr Oblast
, Ukraine
. It was established in 2001. On September 18, 2003 the observatory discovered a main-belt asteroid, which was later named after the city, 133293 Andrushivka
. On October 17, 2007, (175636) Zvyagel was discovered at the observatory. It was named Zvyagel as it was the 750th anniversary of the city.
Andrushivka
Andrushivka is a city in Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine and seat of Andrushivka Raion. Population is 9,890 . The city is located in the south-east of the oblast, on the banks of the Huyva River, a distance of 47 km from the regional capital of Zhitomir. Andrushivka received city status in 1975. The town...
, Zhytomyr Oblast
Zhytomyr Oblast
Zhytomyr Oblast is an oblast of northern Ukraine. The administrative center of the oblast is the city of Zhytomyr.-History:The oblast was created as part of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic on September 22, 1937....
, Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
. It was established in 2001. On September 18, 2003 the observatory discovered a main-belt asteroid, which was later named after the city, 133293 Andrushivka
133293 Andrushivka
133293 Andrushivka is a main-belt asteroid discovered on September 18, 2003 at Andrushivka, Ukraine.- External links :*...
. On October 17, 2007, (175636) Zvyagel was discovered at the observatory. It was named Zvyagel as it was the 750th anniversary of the city.