astronomy

Višnjan Observatory

Višnjan Observatory is a astronomy topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Višnjan Observatory rather than just read about it. In short: Višnjan Observatory (Croatian: Zvjezdarnica Višnjan; obs. code: 120) is an astronomical observatory located near the village of Višnjan in Croatia. It is headed by Korado Korlević, a prolific astronomer and discoverer of minor planets.

Key takeaways

Višnjan Observatory belongs to astronomy; place it in that map before memorising details.
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Reference excerpt

Višnjan Observatory (Croatian: Zvjezdarnica Višnjan; obs. code: 120) is an astronomical observatory located near the village of Višnjan in Croatia. It is headed by Korado Korlević, a prolific astronomer and discoverer of minor planets. In 2009, the Višnjan observatory moved to Tičan (at 45°17′27″N 13°44′57″E) and received the obs. code L01 on 5 October 2017 (M.P.C. 105,577).

Description

Višnjan Observatory was founded in 1992, as a public observatory. It worked in the field of astrometry and search of a new asteroids. Increasing light pollution made the observations in Višnjan difficult, and they stopped in 2001. In 2009, a new building of the observatory was opened near the village of Tičan, approximately 2.5 kilometers away. According to the statistic on observatory's website (Višnjan and Tičan) as of 2016, a total of 1420 asteroids and 2 comets have been discovered at the observatory, which uses 11 telescopes and has a staff of 78 members and volunteers. The Minor Planet Center (MPC) directly credits the Višnjan Observatory with the discovery of 108 minor planets (see list below), while 1294 discoveries are credited to Korado Korlević. (The observatory's statistic may also include unnumbered minor planets for which the MPC does not assign a discoverer.) The observatory is home of several summer programs for youth in astronomy, archeology, marine biology and other disciplines: Youth Science Camp, Summer School of Science and Višnjan School of Astronomy. Željko Anderić, Korado Korlević, Damir Matković, Petar Radovan, and Vanja Brčić contributed to the revival of the observatory in Višnjan after the crisis following the breakup of Yugoslavia. Brčić is an IT specialist who runs a computer company and is involved in robotics. The Minor Planet Center credits him with the discovery of two asteroids in 1995, both discovered in collaboration with Korlević. He discovered 11604 Novigrad on October 21, 1995.

List of discovered minor planets

See also List of asteroid-discovering observatories List of astronomical observatories List of minor planet discoverers § Discovering dedicated institutions List of observatory codes

References

External links Official website http://www.en.sci.hr/ Archived 2018-10-29 at the Wayback Machine

Illustrations

Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Višnjan Observatory

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Višnjan Observatory claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In astronomy, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Višnjan Observatory before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Višnjan Observatory ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Višnjan Observatory

In research: Višnjan Observatory appears in astronomy research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Višnjan Observatory in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Višnjan Observatory is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Astronomical observatories in Croatia, Buildings and structures in Istria County, Discoveries by the Višnjan Observatory, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Višnjan Observatory outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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Frequently asked questions

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