La Giustiniana observatory
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
La Giustiniana Observatory sits in the La Giustiniana district on the northern edge of Rome, in Italy's Lazio region, and is known within Italian astronomy circles for its asteroid-tracking work.
About La Giustiniana Observatory
Also referred to as the MPC1 Cassia Observatory, the facility carries the Minor Planet Center designation C45. It is part of the asteroid research network coordinated by the UAI (Unione Astrofili Italiani), Italy's amateur astronomers' union, and focuses on monitoring asteroids.
Location & getting there
The observatory is located in the La Giustiniana area of Rome, within Italy's Lazio region. Its position on the edge of a major city means light pollution is a factor, though it remains active for asteroid monitoring work. See the map on this page for exact coordinates.
Visiting La Giustiniana Observatory
No public opening hours are documented for La Giustiniana Observatory. As it operates within Italy's amateur asteroid-monitoring network, check with the UAI or local astronomy groups before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
The same right ascension and declination that let La Giustiniana's observers track fast-moving asteroids can just as easily point a telescope at a star you've named. Name a star, or explore the catalogue of stars already named.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
