Observatory of Bologna

Observatory of Bologna
Alternative namesBologna Astronomical Observatory
OrganizationNational Institute for Astrophysics
Observatory code598
LocationBologna, Italy
Coordinates44°30′03″N 11°21′25″E / 44.500833°N 11.356944°E / 44.500833; 11.356944
Altitude48 metres (157 ft)
Established1726
Websitewww.oas.inaf.it/en/
Telescopes
  • Osservatorio astronomico di Loiano 
Location of Observatory of Bologna

The Observatory of Bologna is an astronomical observatory in Bologna, Italy. Built in 1726, it was the first public observatory in Italy. It is one of twenty facilities comprising the National Institute for Astrophysics.

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