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Jonathan B. Postel Observatory

Italy · Europe
✦ 45.7851, 7.6033

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About this observatory

Jonathan B. Postel Observatory is a small astronomical facility in Italy's Aosta Valley, registered with the Minor Planet Center under observatory code 201.

About Jonathan B. Postel Observatory

Public information about this observatory is limited, and it appears to operate as a small or amateur facility contributing positional astronomy data through the Minor Planet Center network.

Location & getting there

The observatory is located in the Aosta Valley in northern Italy.

Visiting Jonathan B. Postel Observatory

As a small facility with limited public documentation, it is best to check locally or with Italian astronomical organisations for any visiting information before planning a trip.

See your named star from here

Any working telescope, however modest, can be aimed at the coordinates of a named star. Find a star's exact right ascension and declination in 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 Aosta Valley in northern Italy.
It is registered under observatory code 201.
Public visiting information is limited; check locally or with Italian astronomical organisations before planning a trip.
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