Giovanni Boccardi Astronomical Observatory
At over a thousand meters in altitude, on Monte Mauro, stands the astronomical observatory equipped with the most advanced robotic telescope in Italy, the CRT. Completed in 2007, it is dedicated to Father Boccardi, a luminary of early 20th-century astronomy. The observatory was designed by the Italian company ATEC Robotics in collaboration with the municipality […]
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Type of Experience
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Duration1 h
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DifficultyEasy
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Group SizeIndividuals/Group
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Suitable ForEveryone
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WhenAll year round
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Mode of TransportationOwn vehicle
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Departure FromCastelmauro
At over a thousand meters in altitude, on Monte Mauro, stands the astronomical observatory equipped with the most advanced robotic telescope in Italy, the CRT.
Completed in 2007, it is dedicated to Father Boccardi, a luminary of early 20th-century astronomy.
The observatory was designed by the Italian company ATEC Robotics in collaboration with the municipality of Castelmauro.
The CRT is an altazimuth telescope, integrated into the network of telescopes that map space debris during the day. It is also designed for automatic surveys and research in the field of RGB studies.
Photo Credits Architecture & Astronomy
Photo Credits Alessio Vicario
