Gruppo Astrofili Catanesi
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Gruppo Astrofili Catanesi is an Italian amateur astronomer association based in Catania, Sicily.
About Gruppo Astrofili Catanesi
The association brings together amateur astronomers for observational activity and outreach in and around Catania, and maintains its own website for members and the public.
History
Gruppo Astrofili Catanesi was established in 1977, giving it decades of history as a fixture of Sicilian amateur astronomy.
Location & getting there
The association is based in Catania, Sicily, in the Europe region, on the eastern coast of the island beneath Mount Etna. Use the map on this page for exact coordinates.
Visiting Gruppo Astrofili Catanesi
For meeting times, observing sessions, and public events, check the association's official website before visiting.
See your named star from here
A long-running amateur astronomy group like Gruppo Astrofili Catanesi is well placed to help locate a specific point in the sky, such as the coordinates of a star named through Star Register. Name a star, or browse the star catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check the official website and Google Maps for current times before you travel.
