Directory of Observatories Resources

These observatories are dedicated almost exclusively to near Earth objects. Some conduct automated searches for new NEOs.

Resources in This Category

Catalina Sky Survey

http://www.lpl.arizona.edu/css/
Astronomical survey focused on the discovery and study of near Earth asteroids and Comets.
Goodricke-Pigott Observatory

http://gpobs.home.mindspring.com/gpobs.htm
Private observatory, home of MOTESS, a multiple telescope drift scanning system.
LONEOS, The Lowell Observatory Near-Earth Object Search

http://www.lowell.edu/users/elgb/loneos_disc.html
A system designed to find Earth-crossing asteroids and comets. Abstract, technical descriptions, staff, opportunities for collaboration.
Near-Earth Asteroid Tracking (NEAT)

http://neat.jpl.nasa.gov/
NASA JPL program to search for near Earth asteroids. Statistics, press releases, FAQ, telescope information, searchable image archive.
The LINEAR Program

http://www.ll.mit.edu/LINEAR/
NEO survey operated by MIT Lincoln Laboratory. Overview, statistics, history, skyplots, discoveries.

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