Varuna observatory
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
Near the town of Cuorgnè in the Piedmont region of Italy, Varuna observatory forms part of the country's amateur asteroid research effort.
About Varuna observatory
Registered under observatory code C38, Varuna observatory is associated with the Italian Astronomical Association's (UAI) asteroid research network, contributing observations alongside other amateur facilities across Italy. Detailed public information about its specific instruments is limited.
Location & getting there
The observatory is located near Cuorgnè, in the Piedmont region of north-western Italy, an area of foothills leading up to the Alps.
Visiting Varuna observatory
We don't have confirmed public visiting details for this site. Check with the Italian Astronomical Association or local astronomy groups before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
Piedmont's foothill skies provide good conditions for locating a named star's exact coordinates with a telescope. Name a star or browse the star catalogue to find yours.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
