Loiano
Inaugurated in 1976, it was named after the most prestigious astronomer who had worked in Bologna in the past: Gian Domenico Cassini.
At present the observatory station of Loiano, part of the Astronomy Department of the University of Bologna, is managed by Astronomical Observatory of Bologna: both institutions have their headquarters in Palazzo Poggi, Via Zamboni 33, Bologna, in the 18th century Torre della Specola, a site of research, teaching and administrative activities.
Parco delle Stelle, Loiano : Visits to the Loiano telescopes and guide to night-time sky viewing.
For further information: tel. +39 051 6544434
Daytime visits to the telescopes are available year round, for both groups and students, by reservation only: tel. +39 051 2095753, info@sofosdivulgazionedellascienza.it
