Valdicerro observatory

Valdicerro observatory operates from Loreto in Italy's Marche region, carrying out deep-sky imaging and a supernova search despite significant light pollution from the surrounding town.

About Valdicerro observatory

Established by Massimo Caimmi, Valdicerro observatory holds the Minor Planet Center designation C92. It focuses on astronomical photography of deep-sky objects and an extragalactic supernova search, and also carries out observations from an additional facility at Campo Imperatore in the Abruzzo region.

Telescopes & research

The observatory's main instrument, known as the C92 telescope, offers live streaming capability, letting the team share views of deep-sky targets in real time even from a site affected by nearby town lighting.

Location & getting there

Valdicerro observatory is located in Loreto, in Italy's Marche region, part of the Europe region.

Visiting Valdicerro observatory

No confirmed public opening hours or ticketing details are available for Valdicerro observatory. Check the observatory's website for current information before planning a visit.

See your named star from here

Valdicerro observatory's C92 telescope and live-streaming setup make it a natural fit for pointing at the coordinates of a star named through Star Register. Use the star-naming packages to get a certificate and locator details, or browse the catalogue to see stars already named by others.