Libbiano astronomical observatory

The Libbiano astronomical observatory sits above Peccioli in Tuscany, Italy, home to the Galileo Galilei Astronomical Observatory and an active public education programme.

About the Libbiano astronomical observatory

Located in the countryside near Peccioli in Tuscany, the site hosts the Galileo Galilei Astronomical Observatory together with a dedicated planetarium, and is run by the local astronomy association Astrofili Altavaldera.

Telescopes & research

The complex includes an educational building with a Go-To Ex3 digital planetarium that seats around 25 people, a conference room for up to 50, and an observation dome more than 4 metres in diameter. The asteroid Peccioli was discovered at this facility, and the site is designed around both serious observation and public astronomy education.

Location & getting there

Libbiano lies in the hills of the Valdera area of Tuscany, near the town of Peccioli, in a rural setting with relatively low light pollution.

Visiting the Libbiano astronomical observatory

Visits require booking in advance through Astrofili Altavaldera. Check the association's website for current programmes and to reserve a place before travelling.

See your named star from here

With a dome built for both discovery and outreach, Libbiano is a fitting place to search for a star named through star-register.eu. Name a star today or browse the star catalogue for its coordinates.