San Costantino observatory
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San Costantino observatory is listed as an astronomical observatory in Calabria, in southern Italy, close to the municipality of San Costantino Calabro in the province of Vibo Valentia.
About San Costantino observatory
We have not been able to confirm further public details about this facility, such as its operator, founding date, or instruments. San Costantino Calabro itself is a small municipality in Vibo Valentia province, and the observatory takes its name from the area.
Location & getting there
The site lies in Calabria, part of our Europe region listing, in the hilly interior of Vibo Valentia province — a part of Italy known for dark, rural night skies away from major coastal light pollution.
Visiting San Costantino observatory
Since we could not verify opening hours, tours, or contact details for this observatory, anyone hoping to visit should check with local Calabrian astronomy associations or the municipality of San Costantino Calabro before travelling.
See your named star from here
A named star's coordinates — its right ascension and declination — can, in principle, be pointed to from any dark-sky site, including one in the Calabrian countryside. Explore our star catalogue or name a star of your own to get those coordinates.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.