Osservatorio Monte San Lorenzo
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On the southern slope of Monte San Lorenzo, in the Rimini province of Italy, Osservatorio Monte San Lorenzo has been welcoming stargazers on Friday evenings since it was founded in 2000.
About Osservatorio Monte San Lorenzo
The observatory sits at 536 metres elevation in the municipality of Monte Grimano Terme, in Italy's Rimini province. It is owned by the Railway Workers After-Work Association of Rimini and managed by the Railway After-Work Astronomy Group.
History
The observatory was founded in 2000 and has since combined a research programme with regular public outreach.
Telescopes and research
Its main instrument is a 530 mm Ritchey-Chretien reflector (f/9), used for supernova searches, asteroid observations, astrometry, and spectrography.
Location and getting there
The observatory sits on the southern slope of Monte San Lorenzo, near Monte Grimano Terme, in the hills of Rimini province in northern-central Italy.
Visiting Osservatorio Monte San Lorenzo
Public observation sessions are typically held on Friday evenings at 9 PM, weather permitting, alongside educational and outreach activities. Check the observatory's website before travelling to confirm the schedule.
See your named star from here
The team's 530 mm reflector is well suited to precise sky positions. Name a star with Star Register and get its exact coordinates, then look them up in our catalogue or ask about viewing them on a Friday evening visit.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check the official website and Google Maps for current times before you travel.