Virginio Cesarini observatory
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
Virginio Cesarini Observatory sits in Frasso Sabino, in the Rieti province of Italy's Lazio region, at an elevation of 465 metres.
About Virginio Cesarini Observatory
The observatory is named after Virginio Cesarini (1595–1624), an Italian poet and intellectual who was a member of the Lyncean Academy and a friend of Galileo Galilei.
Telescopes & research
The observatory has contributed to real astronomical research: in March 2011 it obtained a rotational lightcurve of the asteroid 13241 Biyo, part of the kind of photometric work that helps characterise how asteroids spin.
Location & getting there
Frasso Sabino lies in the hills of the Rieti province, in Italy's Lazio region, not far from Rome, at a moderate elevation of 465 metres above sea level.
Visiting Virginio Cesarini Observatory
The observatory offers free visits by reservation, with astronomy experts on hand to guide visitors through what they're seeing.
See your named star from here
Named for a friend of Galileo who helped support early astronomical work, Virginio Cesarini Observatory is a fitting place to connect with the night sky. Name a star of your own, or browse the catalogue of named stars.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
