BAS observatory
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BAS observatory is an astronomical observation site in the Piedmont region of northern Italy.
About BAS observatory
The observatory appears among Italy's recognised astronomical facilities, though detailed public information on its instruments and history is limited beyond its location and regional listing.
Location & getting there
Piedmont, in northwestern Italy, combines Alpine foothills with rural countryside, terrain that gives many of the region's smaller observatories a genuine escape from city light pollution.
Visiting BAS observatory
No official visiting details are published for this observatory, so check with local astronomy groups in Piedmont, Italy, before planning a trip.
See your named star from here
The night sky over Piedmont carries the same coordinates as anywhere else, so a star named through Star Register can be found from BAS observatory's location too. Name a star or search the catalogue for its position.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
