Piazzano Observatory

Piazzano Observatory sits in the hills near Florence, Italy, registered internationally under the Minor Planet Center's observatory code 111.

About Piazzano Observatory

Piazzano Observatory is a small astronomical site in Tuscany, near Florence. Public information about its history, instruments and current activity is limited, but its listing with the Minor Planet Center confirms it as an active, internationally recognised observing station.

Location & getting there

The observatory lies in the Tuscan countryside outside Florence, in a rural setting typical of the region's amateur and semi-professional observing sites.

Visiting Piazzano Observatory

No public visiting programme or opening hours are listed for Piazzano Observatory. If you'd like to arrange a visit, look for a local astronomy club or current contact details before travelling, or browse the full list of observatories for a site with published visiting hours nearby.

See your named star from here

Every star named through Star Register comes with precise sky coordinates (right ascension and declination) that work with any telescope, wherever clear skies allow, including around Florence. Name a star or browse the star catalogue to find the exact coordinates for your own dedication.