Vatican Observatory
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- The Vatican Observatory is one of the oldest active astronomical observatories, dating back to 1582.
- It employs over a dozen Jesuit scientists from various countries, conducting research on topics from interplanetary dust to the origins of the universe.
- The Observatory has contributed to discoveries in planetary sciences, cosmology, and stellar astronomy.
- Headquartered in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, it also has a research center in Tucson, Arizona.
- Most observational research is conducted at the Mt. Graham telescope in Arizona.
- The headquarters houses historic telescopes, an archive of astronomical plates, a scientific library, antique instruments, and a significant meteorite collection.