The Astrophysical Observatory of Asiago, or Asiago Observatory is an astronomicalobservatory owned and operated by University of Padua and members of the Padua Observatory. It is located on the plateau of Asiago, 90 km Northwest of Padova near the town of Asiago. Gymnasivm Patavinum: The Universitys main Bo palace shown in a 1654 woodcut The University of Padua (Università degli Studi di Padova, UNIPD) is one of the most well-renowned universities in Italy. ... Asiago is the name of both a minor township (population roughly 6,500) and the surrounding plateau region (the Altopiano di Asiago) in the Province of Vicenza in the Veneto region of Northeastern Italy ( 45°52. ... In ancient Greece and other early civilizations, astronomy consisted largely of astrometry, measuring positions of stars and planets in the sky. ... Observatory of Strasbourg An observatory is a location used for observing terrestrial and/or celestial events. ... Gymnasivm Patavinum: The Universitys main Bo palace shown in a 1654 woodcut The University of Padua (Università degli Studi di Padova, UNIPD) is one of the most well-renowned universities in Italy. ... Tronco Maestro Riviera: a pedestrian walk along a section of the inland waterway or naviglio interno of Padua The city of Padua (Lat. ... Asiago is the name of both a minor township (population roughly 6,500) and the surrounding plateau region (the Altopiano di Asiago) in the Province of Vicenza in the Veneto region of Northeastern Italy ( 45°52. ...
History
Founded in 1942.
Equipment
Asiago Observatory has three telescopes, namely, Copernico, Schmidt, and Galilei.
Asiago is the name of both a minor township (population roughly 6,500, 45°52.55′N 11°30.5′E) and the surrounding plateau region (the Altopiano di Asiago) in the Province of Vicenza in the Veneto region of Northeastern Italy.
Although probably best known internationally as the origin of Asiago cheese, Asiago was also the site of a major battle between Austrian and Italian forces on the Alpine Front of World War I.
Asiago is the birthplace of author Mario Rigoni Stern, and features prominently in his stories.
The Osservatorio Astrofisico di Asiago (Asiago Astrophysical Observatory, or AsiagoObservatory for short) is an astronomicalobservatory owned and operated by the University of Padua and members of the Padua Observatory.
It is located on the plateau of Asiago, 90 km Northwest of Padova near the town of Asiago.
Nearby is the Osservatorio Astronomico di Monte Ekar (Cima Ekar Observing Station), also known as the Stazione osservativa di Asiago Cima Ekar.
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