The "Felsina" Astronomical Observatory is located in Cà Antinori in the Municipality of Monte San Pietro, between Medelana and Montepastore, in a strategic position which dominates the entire middle of the Bolognese Apennines: towards the east you can see the dome of the Astronomical Observatory of Loiano, while to the south the large propellers of the Monte Galletto wind farm are visible and the view sweeps up to the peaks of Corno alle Scale. A privileged position for observing the sky, research activities and the practice of astrophotography.
The Observatory was inaugurated on 19 June 1999 and is managed by the Associazione Astrofili Bolognesi which open it to the public according to an annual calendar, in particular in the summer to show adults and children the wonders of the sky.
For more information on activities and events, you can consult the website of the Associazione Astrofili Bolognesi (AAB): www.associazioneastrofilibolognesi.it/ observatorio/
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"Felsina" Astronomical Observatory
Via Varsellane 12
40050 Monte San Pietro
Distance from Bologna < 40 km
Telephone: +39 348 2554552
Site/minisite/other: www.associazioneastrofilibolognesi.it/osservatorio/
Entrance
| Full price adults | € 5 |
Interests
- Nature & Landscape
- Lifestyle
Timetables
From March to October, the Associazione Astrofili Bolognesi schedules public visits to the "Felsina" Astronomic Observatory. The visits start at 9:30pm.
The visits will be cancelled in case of bad weather. For more information about visit the website: https://www.associazioneastrofilibolognesi.it/serate-pubbliche/
