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The Palermo Observatory, also known as the Osservatorio Astronomico di Palermo, is a major astronomical research center located in Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Found

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The Palermo Observatory, also known as the Osservatorio Astronomico di Palermo, is a major astronomical research center located in Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Founded in 1790 by King Ferdinand III of Sicily, it has a long history of contributing to the field of astronomy, with notable discoveries and research in the fields of astrophysics, planetary science, and cosmology. The observatory has been affiliated with the University of Palermo since 1980 and has collaborated with other prominent institutions, such as the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).