Astronomical observatory
Few steps from the sky
Gaze at the night sky in the silence of Monte Zugna, a 40-minute drive from Rovereto.
The Astronomical Observatory, which opened in 1997, is set on Monte Zugna at an altitude of 1,620 meters, in an area free of light pollution.
As one of the most avant-garde facilities for studying the heavens, the Observatory has the wherewithal to carry out world-class research, thanks to the partnership between the City Museum Foundation, the Astronomical Association of Rovereto and many other experts.
The Observatory has a cupola measuring 4 meters in diameter with 3 telescopes and a solar telescope (coelostat), which allows you to look at the sun and, when are visible, any sunspots.
Every day the City Museum Foundation of Rovereto organizes daytime and evening visits for classes and private groups. Remember to book at least one week in advance.
Events
“Friday starlight“: Evening of sky observation. Activities at the Monte Zugna Astronomical Observatory, 1600 metres above the city of Rovereto. Every Friday, 9. 30-11 p.m. in July and August, 9-10.30 p.m. in September. Activity must be booked by 5 p.m. on the day before the activity, cost of participation € 6 per child.
“Not only falling stars”: on 12th August every year the Observatory is open afternoon and evening to observe the stars and to take part to some free activities.
During the whole year, the City Museum Foundation of Rovereto organizes some public activities, such as the observations of the daytime sky or other theme nights.
You can investigate the mysteries of the sky even in center of Rovereto: in fact in the garden of Palazzo Parolari, at the City Museum Foundation, there is a planetarium.
Info and bookings:
All activities described above are included in the entrance ticket of City Museum Foundation of Rovereto: € 5, free for children under 5 years old.
For more information and booking check the following website www.fondazionemcr.it, or call +39 0464 452800 or write to museo@fondazionemcr.it
Info and map
Biglietteria della Fondazione Museo Civico di Rovereto
Borgo Santa Caterina, 41
38068 – Rovereto (TN)
T: +39 0464 452800
F: +39 0464 439487
museo@fondazionemcr.it
www.fondazionemcr.it
To visit the Astronomical Observatory of Monte Zugna, we suggest mountain clothing. During winter, the road to Monte Zugna could be temporarily closed because of the snow: ask in advance to museum ticket-office for updated information.
