2024

OSSERVATORIO ASTRONOMICO

Astronomy

Born in Catania on 24 November 1924, Salvatore Furia moved to Varese on1 October 1940. Fascinated by nature, he never ceases to promote this exceptional natural site and its quality sky (he is notably at the origin of a law protecting the night sky from light pollution in March 2000) and he founded the observatory in 1956 and develops it with passion. And it is a real success! Daytime visits are appreciated (even more so in the evenings), which allow visitors to enjoy a splendid view of the region.

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