Sozzago astronomical Station

The Sozzago Astronomical Station is a small research observatory in the village of Sozzago, in the province of Novara, Piedmont, northern Italy.

About Sozzago Astronomical Station

The station is equipped with a 0.4-metre Savonarola telescope and holds the International Astronomical Union observatory code A12, identifying it as an active contributor of positional astronomy data. It operates as part of the Asiago Astronomical Pole network, working alongside the INAF Astronomical Observatory of Padua (INAF-OAPd) on shared observing programmes.

Telescopes & research

Observers at Sozzago focus on photometric measurements of asteroids and other minor bodies, recording how their brightness changes over time to help characterise their shape, rotation, and composition. This kind of small-aperture, high-cadence photometry is exactly the sort of work amateur and semi-professional stations like Sozzago are well placed to contribute to larger surveys.

Location & getting there

Sozzago lies in the Piedmont plain west of Milan, in flat farming country around Novara. The site's rural setting keeps it clear of the heaviest light pollution found closer to the larger Lombard and Piedmontese cities.

Visiting Sozzago Astronomical Station

As a working research station rather than a public observatory, Sozzago does not appear to run scheduled public tours. Anyone interested in visiting should check with the operating network before travelling, as access is generally arranged around the observing programme.

See your named star from here

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