Osservatorio Astronomico Sormano, Astronomical observatory in Sormano, Italy
The Osservatorio Astronomico Sormano stands at 1128 meters elevation in the pre-Alps region north of Milan, with specialized telescopes for celestial observations.
The observatory, funded by Gruppo Astrofili Brianza in 1986, began operations in January 1989 and established itself as a center for minor planet research.
Scientists at the observatory conduct regular astronomy lectures and educational programs, connecting the local community with space science and astronomical discoveries.
The facility maintains a 50-centimeter Ritchey-Chrétien astrograph telescope for detailed observations of asteroids, comets, and other celestial objects throughout the year.
Astronomers at this institution developed specialized software for tracking near-Earth objects, contributing to the discovery of asteroid 6882 Sormano.
Location: Sormano
Official opening: 1987
Elevation above the sea: 1,128 m
Website: http://brera.mi.astro.it/sormano
GPS coordinates: 45.88294,9.22919
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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