osservatorio Rivalta
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Osservatorio Rivalta is a registered astronomical observatory in Rivalta, in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region.
About Osservatorio Rivalta
The observatory carries the official IAU observatory code 208, meaning its position has been formally registered with the international body that catalogues observing sites around the world. Beyond this, detailed public information about its history, instruments, and current activities isn't readily available.
Location & getting there
Rivalta sits in Emilia-Romagna, in the plains and foothills of northern Italy. Use the map and directions above to find the site.
Visiting
There's no confirmed public visiting programme for Osservatorio Rivalta at present, so anyone interested should look for current local contact details or check with regional astronomy associations before travelling.
See your named star from here
Registered observatories like this one exist to pin down exact positions in the sky, the same principle behind giving a star of your own a fixed set of coordinates. Name a star or browse the catalogue to see it listed.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.