Prescott Observatory facts for kids

Prescott Observatory is a special place in Arizona, United States, where people study space. It's like a big science lab with powerful telescopes. A famous astronomer named Paul G. Comba uses this observatory to look at objects in space.

Comba is especially interested in objects that come close to Earth, called Near-Earth objects. These are often asteroids, which are rocky pieces left over from when our solar system formed. Many new asteroids have been discovered at Prescott Observatory, helping scientists learn more about our universe.

What is an Observatory?

An observatory is a place, usually a building, that has telescopes and other tools for looking at the sky. Scientists called astronomers use observatories to study stars, planets, galaxies, and other things far away in space. Some observatories are on top of mountains to get a clearer view of the sky, away from city lights and air pollution.

Who is Paul G. Comba?

Paul G. Comba is an astronomer who has spent many years studying asteroids and other space objects. He uses the telescopes at Prescott Observatory to find and track these objects. His work helps us understand what's in our solar system and if any asteroids might come too close to Earth. Finding new asteroids is an important part of astronomy!

Images for kids

• 

  A robot, like those that might help astronomers in the future.

See also

In Spanish: Observatorio de Prescott para niños