Hypatia Observatory

Near Rimini in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, the Hypatia Observatory is a small research station dedicated to tracking variable stars and asteroids from a low-altitude, automated site.

About Hypatia Observatory

Hypatia Observatory sits at an altitude of about 11 metres and holds its own official IAU observatory code, L62, along with an AAVSO MFAA designation. It is run by Fabio Mortari and Davide Gabellini.

Telescopes & research

The observatory's research focuses on variable stars and asteroids. Its site includes an automated shelter, internal instrumentation, and a weather-monitoring system (MeteoBox), plus outdoor areas for observation. It also hosts conferences and courses for those interested in astronomy.

Location & getting there

The observatory is located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, near Rimini, at a low elevation of around 11 metres.

Visiting Hypatia Observatory

Hypatia Observatory runs conferences and courses in addition to its research work. For current details on attending an event or visiting, check the observatory's own channels or search online before travelling, as opening hours are not publicly listed.

See your named star from here

Since the team at Hypatia Observatory works with variable stars and precise sky coordinates as part of their research, a named star's right ascension and declination fits right into that world. Name a star with Star Register to get your own coordinates, and see other named stars in our catalogue.