Gravina in Puglia observatory
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Gravina in Puglia observatory is a small astronomical research station in the Apulia region of southern Italy, known for its work tracking asteroids.
About Gravina in Puglia observatory
The observatory carries the Minor Planet Center designation K73 and is run by observer Franco Taccogna. It forms part of the network of stations affiliated with the Unione Astronomica Italiana (UAI), Italy's amateur astronomy union, which coordinates asteroid-tracking observatories across the country.
Telescopes & research
As a UAI-affiliated station, Gravina in Puglia observatory contributes to Italy's amateur asteroid research network, submitting positional data on minor planets that feeds into international tracking efforts.
Location & getting there
The site lies in the Bari Province of Apulia, in southern Italy, near the town of Gravina in Puglia. Its coordinates place it firmly within the Europe region that Star Register tracks for observatories.
Visiting Gravina in Puglia observatory
As a small research station rather than a public attraction, Gravina in Puglia observatory is not known to offer scheduled public tours; anyone interested should look for current contact information through UAI or local astronomy groups before planning a visit.
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Every star named through Star Register comes with exact coordinates, the same kind of data an asteroid-tracking station like this one records daily. Browse our packages or search the catalogue for a star to name.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
