JCPM Yakiimo Station
| Alternative names | Yakiimo Station |
|---|---|
| Observatory code | 885 |
| Location | Shimizu, Shimizu-ku, Japan |
| Coordinates | 34°58′N 138°28′E / 34.96°N 138.47°E |
Location of JCPM Yakiimo Station | |
The JCPM Yakiimo Station is an astronomical observatory station located in Shimizu, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan.
It has the following observatory code: IAU-Observatory, Code 885.[1]
It was at the JCPM Yakiimo Station that on 23 November 1990, Japanese astronomers Akira Natori and Takeshi Urata discovered the asteroid 6042 Cheshirecat.[2]
Other JCPM stations
- JCPM Hamatonbetsu Station (394)
- JCPM Kimachi Station (891)
- JCPM Oi Station (882)
- JCPM Sakura Station (393)
- JCPM Sapporo Station (392)
- JCPM Tone Station (890)
References
- ^ "List of IAU codes". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ Schmadel, Lutz D. (2003). "(6042) Cheshirecat". Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer. p. 505. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-29925-7_5607. ISBN 978-3540002383. Retrieved 3 June 2025.