Casalecchio di Reno Observatory
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Casalecchio di Reno Observatory, formally the Osservatorio Astronomico Felsina, is an astronomical observatory in the Bolognese Apennines near Bologna, Italy.
About Casalecchio di Reno Observatory
The observatory carries the IAU code 205 and sits at an elevation of 651 metres in Via Varsellane, Monte San Pietro, in an area with minimal light pollution. It is open to the public thanks to its managing association.
History
The observatory was founded in 1967 by the Associazione Astrofili Bolognesi (AAB), the Bologna Amateur Astronomers Association, which continues to manage the site.
Location & getting there
Casalecchio di Reno Observatory is located at 651 metres elevation in the Bolognese Apennines, near Monte San Pietro outside Bologna, Italy — high enough and far enough from the city to offer notably dark skies for the region.
Visiting Casalecchio di Reno Observatory
The observatory is open to the public through the Associazione Astrofili Bolognesi. Check the association's current schedule for open evenings before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
With minimal light pollution and an elevation of 651 metres, the Bolognese Apennines around Casalecchio di Reno Observatory are well suited to picking out a named star's exact coordinates. Name a star today, or browse the star catalogue to see stars already registered.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
