Bigmuskie observatory
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Bigmuskie Observatory is a small astronomical observatory in Mombercelli, in the Piedmont region of northern Italy.
About Bigmuskie Observatory
The observatory is registered with the Unione Astrofili Italiani, the Italian Astronomical Union, under the observatory code B88, placing it among the network of amateur and semi-professional sites that contribute observations across Italy.
Location & getting there
Mombercelli lies in the hills of Piedmont, in northwestern Italy, an area of vineyards and countryside within reach of Asti and Turin, known for its rolling landscape and relatively clear rural horizons.
Visiting Bigmuskie Observatory
Detailed public visiting information is not currently available, so check locally or with regional astronomy groups before planning a trip.
See your named star from here
Piedmont's countryside skies make Bigmuskie Observatory's setting well suited to searching out a star named through Star Register, whose certificates include the coordinates needed to find it with any telescope. See the full star catalogue to name one.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.