Precise meteorological studies have established that Saint-Barthélemy It is a site that has over 250 serene nights a year. A very low light pollution and low atmospheric turbulence make this resort the ideal place for astronomical observation.

Saint-Barthélemy is a mountain resort in the Aosta Valley 1.600 meters above sea level at about fifteen kilometers from the capital
(Nus).
L’Astronomical Observatory of the Autonomous Region of Valle d'Aosta It is a structure, completed in mid 2003, unique for the features and the variety of instrumentation disponibile.Osservatorio Astronomical Region.

Equipped with modern equipment, It allows you to create high-level scientific research, educational activities for teachers and students of all levels, and provides quality astronomical information.

The Observatory, which also includes a weather station, It is accompanied by a helium physics laboratory, a teaching program consists of two exhibitions, dedicated to the life of the stars and the Big Bang, and by a “Path of the Planets”: a series of illustration panels about the solar system. During 2008 the structure has been joined by a planetarium. (source: www.oavda.it)