Vatican Observatory
observatory · VA · 430 m
Specola Vaticana
Altitude
430 m
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The Vatican Observatory 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.
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