Promiod observatory

Tucked into the Aosta Valley in northwestern Italy, Promiod observatory is a small amateur facility known for a single, notable contribution to supernova hunting: a confirmed discovery in 2001.

About Promiod observatory

Promiod observatory operates a 0.3-metre (12-inch) reflector telescope, modest in size but capable of picking out faint transient events against the night sky above the valley.

Telescopes & research

In 2001 observations from Promiod contributed to the confirmation of supernova 2001cf, recorded at an apparent magnitude of about 18.5 - faint enough that it took a dedicated instrument and a dark sky to catch it.

Location & getting there

The observatory sits in the Aosta Valley region of Italy, an Alpine area known for clear mountain air and low light pollution, both useful qualities for the kind of faint-object observing Promiod is known for.

Visiting Promiod observatory

No public visiting hours or contact details are currently published for Promiod observatory. If you would like to arrange a visit, check for current information online or through local Aosta Valley astronomy groups before travelling.

See your named star from here

Every star named through Star Register comes with exact coordinates, so a visit to any observatory with the right equipment - Promiod included - can, in principle, put your star in view. Name a star or browse the catalogue to find its position in the sky.