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Observatories for Comets and Asteroids
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Which observatory is renowned for its extensive comet and asteroid surveys, including the discovery of the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet that collided with Jupiter in 1994?
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Kitt Peak National Observatory
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Kitt Peak National Observatory, located in Arizona, USA, is famous for its comet and asteroid surveys. It played a crucial role in the discovery of Shoemaker-Levy 9, which provided valuable insights into cometary impacts.