Osservatorio Scandicci

Osservatorio Scandicci is an astronomical observatory located near Scandicci, in the Tuscany region of central Italy, not far from Florence.

About Osservatorio Scandicci

Osservatorio Scandicci appears in Italian amateur astronomy networks and international observatory registries as an active astronomical site, though detailed public information about its history, instruments, and current programme is limited. As with many small and regional observatories in Italy, it is best understood by contacting the site directly.

Location & getting there

The observatory sits in the hills around Scandicci, within easy reach of Florence and the wider Tuscan countryside, an area known for its rolling landscape and relatively dark skies away from the city centre.

Visiting Osservatorio Scandicci

No official opening hours or public tour details are confirmed here, so it is worth checking with local astronomy associations or searching online before planning a visit.

See your named star from here

If you name a star through Star Register, its exact coordinates are yours to keep. Astronomers at observatories like this one, or any site with a telescope, can point at those coordinates on a clear night. Browse our catalogue of previously named stars, or explore other observatories for planning a viewing trip.