Observatório Municipal de Campinas Jean Nicolini, Astronomical observatory in Monte Urânia, São Paulo, Brazil
Description
The Observatório Municipal de Campinas Jean Nicolini is an astronomical observatory located in the Monte Urânia region of São Paulo state. The facility houses four telescopes, including a major 600mm instrument housed in a motorized dome measuring 5.80 meters across.
History
The facility was established in 1977 as the Campinas Astronomical Station, marking Brazil's first municipal observatory dedicated to regular educational programs. It received its current name in 1992 as a tribute to Jean Nicolini.
Culture
The observatory carries the name of Jean Nicolini, a dedicated astronomer who spent his career teaching astronomy to the public across Brazil. This naming reflects the site's role as a gathering place for those curious about the night sky and celestial objects.
Practical
The site sits at 1033 meters elevation and welcomes visitors on weekends with advance booking required. Groups are limited to no more than 50 people per visit to ensure quality observation time.
Did you know?
The unpaved access road to the observatory was intentionally designed to minimize light pollution and traffic interference with viewing conditions. This location choice allows for notably clearer observations without artificial light disturbances.
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