Osservatorio astronomico di Castelgrande

The observatory contains a 156-centimeter diameter mirror telescope TT1, enabling detailed observations of celestial bodies at 1,250 meters above sea level.

The facility, established in 1993, emerged from initial studies in 1965 to find a location with minimal light pollution for astronomical research.

The observatory conducts educational programs for schools and institutions, offering telescope observations, planetarium projections, and scientific workshops throughout the year.

Visitors can contact the observatory at 3277672984 or 3272507821 for guided tours, which include access to telescopes and educational facilities.

The Minor Planet Center assigned the observatory code L28 in 2018, recognizing its involvement in monitoring space debris through Project CastelGauss.

Location: Castelgrande

GPS coordinates: 40.81778,15.46333

Latest update: August 25, 2025 21:59