Keyhole Observatory
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
Keyhole Observatory is located in San Giorgio di Mantova, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, one of many small observatories dotted across the area's countryside.
About Keyhole Observatory
The observatory holds Minor Planet Center code K48 and is listed in the registry of the Unione Astrofili Italiani's Asteroid Research Section, a network of Italian amateur observatories that contribute to tracking near-Earth and main-belt asteroids. Beyond this, detailed public information about its instruments and programme is limited.
Location & getting there
San Giorgio di Mantova lies in Lombardy, within the province of Mantua in northern Italy, an area of flat countryside east of Milan.
Visiting Keyhole Observatory
As with many amateur observing sites, public visiting arrangements are not widely published; it is best to check with local astronomy groups or the Unione Astrofili Italiani before planning a visit.
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Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.