Vatican Observatory
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| Observatory code | 036 |
| Location | Castel Gandolfo, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Lazio, Italy |
| Coordinates | 41°44′50″N 12°39′02″E / 41.747222222222°N 12.650555555556°E |
| Altitude | 430 m (1,410 ft) |
| Established | 1930 |
| Website | www |
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The Vatican Observatory (Italian: Specola Vaticana) is an astronomical research and educational institution supported by the Holy See. Originally based in the Roman College of Rome, the Observatory is now headquartered in Castel Gandolfo, Italy and operates a telescope at the Mount Graham International Observatory in the United States.