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Museum, 1990
Pistoia Mountains Astronomical Observatory
Observatory
San Marcello Piteglio (PT), Tuscany
At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Period
- Modern era, 1990
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 44°03′51″ N, 10°48′14″ E
- Address
- Via Pratorsi 2609
About
The Pistoia Mountains Astronomical Observatory (Italian: Osservatorio Astronomico della Montagna Pistoiese; obs. code: 104), also known as the San Marcello Observatory and the Pian dei Termini Observatory (Italian: Osservatorio di Pian dei Termini), is an astronomical observatory in San Marcello Piteglio, Tuscany, central Italy.
The observatory uses a 0.4- and 0.6-meter Newton-Cassegrain telescope and is the home of the Gruppo Astrofili Montagna Pistoiese, a group of amateur astronomers known for its members Luciano Tesi (founder), Paolo Bacci, and the late Vittorio Goretti, Silvano Casulli and Vasco Cecchini.
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Timeline
- 1990Founded
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Photos
Getting there
PracchiaTrain, nearest
8.3 km as the crow flies
Pistoia Mountains Astronomical ObservatoryVia Pratorsi 2609
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Pistoia Mountains Astronomical Observatory?
Pistoia Mountains Astronomical Observatory is in San Marcello Piteglio, in the province of Pistoia (Tuscany), Italy. Address: Via Pratorsi 2609. GPS coordinates: 44.06417, 10.80385.
How old is Pistoia Mountains Astronomical Observatory?
Wikidata dates it to 1990.
What else is there to see near Pistoia Mountains Astronomical Observatory?
Nearby you’ll find: Ecomuseo della Montagna Pistoiese (1.6 km away), Castel di Mura (2.3 km away), Defensive towers of Popiglio (4.2 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 2 photos
- Telescopio in puntamento — Luciano Bernardi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Osservatorio astronomico della Montagna Pistoiese — Francescomarraccini, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences