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The Vatican Observatory is one of the oldest active astronomical observatories in the world, with its roots going back to 1582 and the Gregorian reform of the calendar. The Vatican Observatory stands at the forefront of scientific research covering a broad range of topics, from an examination of the tiniest specks of interplanetary dust to the origin and structure of the universe. Headquartered at
07/07/2026
VOF Newsletter: 2026-07-01 - It was the summer of 1993...
https://mailchi.mp/vaticanobservatory/newsletter-2026-07-01
Br. Guy reflects on the history, impact, and funding of the biennial Vatican Observatory Summer School, which will host its 19th session in 2027 on the topic of evolved stars. The newsletter features recent articles discussing astronomy education, observations of the Moon, and the naming of an asteroid after Father Alessandro Omizzolo.
What does it look like when faith and physics share the same office? đź”✨
Meet Father Gabriele Gionti, Jesuit priest, theoretical physicist, and one of the scientists behind the Vatican Observatory’s research into the cosmos.
Full interview is live now! link in bio. First episode of our new series, “Behind the Scenes at the Vatican Observatory.” 🎥
06/27/2026
David H. Levy is recovering from an illness, and has resumed his nightly observations.
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Skyward by David H. Levy – June 2026 - Vatican Observatory David H. Levy is recovering from an illness, and has resumed his nightly observations.
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