The night of San Lorenzo is typically dedicated to shooting stars, in fact the period between the end of July and mid-August corresponds to the passage of the Peseadi, a swarm of meteors that orbit the sun. They are also called Lagrime di San Lorenzo and in the Christian tradition Read more…
The Astronomical Observatory of Casalattico, dedicated to Emiliano Nardone, is positioned high above the Gorges of Melfa, away from the turmoil of artificial light. It is used to satisfy scientific curiosity of those who want to learn about the world beyond the earth and it is open both day and Read more…
A 9 metre Planetarium, a 50 cm telescope, a permanent exhibition, a conference room, a media library, and all the wonders of the Universe makes this a pearl of the Lepini Mountains. It offers a Course in Astronomy and participates in Science Week, the International Moon-Watching and the European night Read more…
