Osservatorio Madonna di Dossobuono
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In the Madonna di Dossobuono area of Verona, northern Italy, an amateur-run observatory dedicated to the philosopher Giordano Bruno has quietly built a record of asteroid discoveries.
About Osservatorio Madonna di Dossobuono
The observatory sits at 65 metres elevation in the Madonna di Dossobuono area within the municipality of Verona. It carries the Minor Planet Center observatory code 560 and is dedicated to the philosopher and astronomer Giordano Bruno.
History
The site began as a private initiative by amateur astronomer Luciano Lai, growing out of an observation facility dating to 1970 into a dedicated observatory by the 1980s.
Telescopes and research
Between 1994 and 1999, the observatory discovered eight asteroids, a strong record for an amateur-run station and one recognised by the Minor Planet Center.
Location and getting there
The observatory is located in the Madonna di Dossobuono area of Verona, in Italy's Veneto region, at a modest 65 metres elevation.
Visiting Osservatorio Madonna di Dossobuono
As a small amateur facility, opening hours are not widely published; check with local Verona astronomy contacts or the Verona municipality before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
An observatory that has found eight asteroids by their coordinates understands the value of precise sky positions. Name a star with Star Register and get that same kind of coordinate data, viewable any time in our catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
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