Chions observatory
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
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 and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.