Camarillo Observatory - Founded 1992
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Camarillo Observatory - Founded 1992
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IntroductionA decade ago, Camarillo Observatory was at the leading edge of a quiet revolution spreading across the globe. Out of the wake of colliding technologies in computer hardware, charge-coupled devices, mass data storage/retrieval and electronic communications, emerged a capability to successfully image near-Earth asteroids from urban back yards with modest equipment - and to report their positions (astrometry), with unprecedented speed and accuracy. Join us on our exciting journey of near-Earth asteroid science. Take a few moments to explore our site. Hopefully, when your depart, you will have learned something new and exciting. We will be continuously updating this site with new material, including a gallery of images. If there is something in particular you would like to see here, drop us an email. Be sure to check back often!
Our MissionThe primary goal of Camarillo Observatory is to obtain astrometric observations of newly-discovered near-Earth asteroids, as they quickly approach our planet and then recede into the depths of space. The objective is to get sufficient observations, such that the asteroid is not lost, and can be found again, when it next approaches the Earth. This is particularly true for asteroids that have been identified as having non-zero probabilities of impacting the Earth within the next hundred years. Depending on the size of the asteroid, its orbital characteristics, and approach geometry, the window of opportunity can be several weeks, or only a couple of days. With the advantage of accessibility and availability, Camarillo Observatory can be opened and observing within 30 minutes of a new discovery!
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