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Astronomical Observatory
The Astronomical Observatory of the municipality of Cernusco sul Naviglio, located in the Cascina Villa area, is the only public astronomical observatory in the entire Province of Milan.
The Municipality of Cernusco sul Naviglio has built the only public astronomical observatory in the entire Province of Milan. Located at Alzaia del Naviglio Martesana 75, in the Cascina Villa area, the public observatory is managed by the Cernusco Association of Amateur Astronomers, which will make its telescopes and valuable equipment available to all astronomy enthusiasts.
The scientific instrumentation available consists of a complete system of classic telescopes and accessories, primarily suited to teaching but also capable of ensuring excellent results in fields where amateur astronomers contribute data collection to professional astronomers (Sun, Jupiter, Comets, and Planetary Astronomical Observatories).
In particular, the observatory offers an instrument equipped with two telescopes mounted in parallel. The first, a Newtonian, provides very bright but low-magnified images for observing galaxies and nebulae. The second, Cassegrain, provides higher magnifications but less bright images, and is suitable for the Moon and planets.
Above is a classic lens telescope, for high-resolution observations of the Sun and Moon. The Amateur Astronomers' Association also offers a rich educational program.
The "House of the Stars" on the Alzaia del Naviglio Martesana will be open to all citizens (free admission) every second Friday of the month, from 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM, plus one Saturday and Sunday per month, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, following a specific quarterly schedule.
(From the website of the Municipality of Cernusco sul Naviglio)
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Address: Via della Martesana, 75, 20063 Cernusco sul Naviglio (Italia), Italia
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