Cavriana observatory
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
Cavriana Observatory, known as the Giordano Bruno Observatory, is located in Cavriana, in the province of Mantua, Italy.
About Cavriana Observatory
The observatory is a research-focused facility whose observers have contributed to asteroid discovery work. On 1 November 1983, asteroid 4335 Verona was discovered with credit going to observatory observers Luciano Lai, Ivano Rochetti and Giordano Vesentini.
Location & getting there
Cavriana sits in the countryside of Mantua province, in the Lombardy region of Italy. Use the map above for exact coordinates and directions to the site.
Visiting Cavriana Observatory
We don't have confirmed public opening hours for this observatory. Check online or with local astronomy groups in the Mantua area for current visiting information before travelling.
See your named star from here
An observatory that has already helped find an asteroid is well equipped to point at any coordinates in the night sky, including a named star's. Name a star to get its exact position, then explore the catalogue to see it for yourself.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.