Research and Discoveries
| Asteroids discovered: 4 | |
|---|---|
| 4301 Boyden | August 7, 1966 |
| 5298 Paraskevopoulos | August 7, 1966 |
| 11781 Alexroberts | August 7, 1966 |
| 14310 Shuttleworth | August 7, 1966 |
Boyden Observatory performs professional astrophysics research using the 1.5 meter reflector. In addition to the research program, the observatory runs an active educational program for school children from all backgrounds as well as for members of the public, attracting thousands of visitors each year. In 1966, this observatory discovered four asteroids.
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