Siligo astronomical observatory
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Siligo Astronomical Observatory sits at the Su Runaghe viewpoint near the village of Siligo in north-western Sardinia, Italy, home to the island's largest telescope.
About Siligo Astronomical Observatory
The observatory stands at the summit of Coas, above Siligo, roughly 30 kilometres from Sassari. It is known locally for housing the largest telescope on the island of Sardinia, and the village itself has an associated planetarium.
Location & getting there
The site is located at the Su Runaghe viewpoint near Siligo, in Sardinia, Italy, within Europe, offering wide views over the surrounding countryside.
Visiting Siligo Astronomical Observatory
Since detailed public opening hours aren't confirmed, it's worth checking locally in Siligo, or with Sardinia's tourism authorities, before planning a visit to the observatory or its village planetarium.
See your named star from here
Standing beside the largest telescope on Sardinia, it's easy to picture the real coordinates of a named star being picked out of the night sky. Browse our star catalogue or our naming packages to name a star of your own.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
