Lulin Observatory
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The Lulin Observatory (Chinese: 鹿林天文台; pinyin: Lùlín Tiānwéntái; lit. 'Deer Forest Astronomical Observatory', obs. code: D35) is an astronomical observatory operated by the Institute of Astronomy, National Central University in Taiwan.
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Observatory code | D35 |
Location | Nantou County, Taiwan Province, ROC |
Coordinates | 23°28′09″N 120°52′22″E |
Altitude | 2,862 m (9,390 ft) |
Established | 13 January 1999 |
Website | www |
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It is located at the summit of Mount Lulin in Xinyi Township, Nantou County. In 2007, Comet Lulin (C/2007 N3), was found by this observatory, and became the first comet discovered by a Taiwanese researcher.[1] The minor planet 147918 Chiayi was also discovered here.[2]
The Lulin 1 meter had its first light in September 2002, after 10 years of development.[3]