Nova Milanese observatory
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Nova Milanese observatory is an astronomical facility in the town of Nova Milanese, in Italy's Lombardy region, one of a number of small observing stations spread across the country's north.
About Nova Milanese observatory
The observatory is registered with the Minor Planet Center under the code A25, placing it among the network of Italian sites that contribute positional data on asteroids and other small solar system bodies.
Location & getting there
Nova Milanese sits in Lombardy, in the Milan metropolitan area of northern Italy. The surrounding region is densely populated, so the observatory's setting is more suburban than remote.
Visiting Nova Milanese observatory
No official visiting hours or ticketing details are publicly listed for this site. If you'd like to see it in person, it's worth checking with local astronomy associations or searching online before you travel.
See your named star from here
Wherever in Lombardy you're standing, a star named through Star Register is findable with nothing more than its coordinates. Look yours up any time in our star catalogue and track it down on a clear night.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.