Monte Baldo observatory

Perched at 1,220 metres in Ferrara di Monte Baldo, in the province of Verona, Italy, Monte Baldo Observatory looks out over Lake Garda and the surrounding Alpine foothills.

About Monte Baldo Observatory

The observatory is run by the Veronesi Amateur Astronomers Club, a group with roots going back to the 1950s. Its building covers roughly 120 square metres and combines a 5-metre dome with a separate 3×5 metre sliding-roof section, giving the club room for both dedicated telescope work and wider-field observing.

History

The current facility was inaugurated in 2005, giving the long-established Veronesi astronomers a purpose-built home on the mountain after decades of amateur observing in the area.

Location & getting there

Sitting at 1,220 metres above sea level on the slopes of Monte Baldo, the observatory benefits from clear mountain air and dark skies well above the light glow of Lake Garda's shoreline towns. It's reached from Ferrara di Monte Baldo, in the province of Verona.

Visiting Monte Baldo Observatory

The Veronesi Amateur Astronomers Club regularly opens the observatory for public observation evenings, conferences, and guided tours. Check the observatory's official website for the current schedule before visiting, as sessions depend on weather and club availability.

See your named star from here

With its dome and regular public sessions, Monte Baldo Observatory is a good place to ask about pointing a telescope toward a specific set of coordinates. A star named through Star Register comes with exact right ascension and declination, so you can request it by name on a clear night. Explore our star-naming packages or search the catalogue for stars already named.