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Chions observatory

Italy · Europe
✦ 45.8433, 12.7117

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About this observatory

Chions Observatory is an astronomical site in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy.

About Chions Observatory

The observatory carries the Minor Planet Center designation code 567 and appears in the Italian Union of Amateur Astronomers' registry of asteroid-observing sites. Beyond its registration, detailed public information on its instruments and current operations is limited.

Location & getting there

Chions Observatory is located in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, in Star Register's Europe region, in Italy's northeast.

Visiting Chions Observatory

As details on public access aren't confirmed, check locally or with Italian astronomy associations before planning a visit.

See your named star from here

Italy's network of asteroid-tracking observatories, including Chions, relies on precise sky coordinates, the same kind that come with every star named through Star Register. Name a star or browse the star catalogue.

Opening hours

Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.

Frequently asked questions
It is located in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy.
Yes, it carries the Minor Planet Center designation code 567.
Location
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