Spacewatch
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- Spacewatch 1.8-meter telescope
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- History
- Spacewatch in action
- Notable discoveries
- See also
- References
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The Spacewatch Project is an astronomical survey that specializes in the study of minor planets, including various types of asteroids and comets at University of Arizona telescopes on Kitt Peak near Tucson, Arizona. The Spacewatch Project has been active longer than any other similar currently active programs.
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