Mt. Lemmon Survey
The Mt. Lemmon Survey is an astronomical project based at the Mt. Lemmon Observatory in Arizona. It focuses on discovering and tracking near-Earth objects (NEOs), such as asteroids and comets, that could potentially pose a threat to our planet. The survey utilizes a 1.5-meter telescope equipped with advanced imaging technology to scan the night sky.
Since its inception in 1998, the Mt. Lemmon Survey has contributed significantly to the identification of new NEOs. It is part of a larger effort involving various observatories and organizations, including NASA, to monitor and catalog these celestial bodies for planetary defense and research purposes.