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Astronomical Observatory of Castelgrande

Osservatorio Astronomico TT1, Località Toppo, Castelgrande, PZ, Italia

Astronomical Observatory of Castelgrande

Osservatorio Astronomico TT1, Località Toppo, Castelgrande, PZ, Italia

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Description

The Astronomical Observatory of Castelgrande (PZ) is the headquarters of SINGAO (Southern Italy Neutrino and Gamma Observatory), the first international astrophysics research and test centre in Italy. Established in 1973 on Mount Toppo, it houses an altazimuth telescope with a 160cm diameter reflective mirror with an adaptive lens. The scientific structure is managed by the Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte (Naples).

Data sheet

Water
Yes
Electricity
No
Access
Tarmac road, Accessible with large vehicles, Accessible by car, Accessible with off-road vehicles
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Contacts

Lucana Film Commission
Via Madonna delle Virtù snc — 75100 Matera (sede legale); Corso Garibaldi 139 — 85100 Potenza (uffici)
Phone: +39 0971 665034
Email: lucanafilmcommission@gmail.com

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Region Basilicata
Facilities Basilicata

 
National
Tax Credits for Videogame Production Companies — Law n° 220/2016 (art. 15)
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National
Automatic contributions - Law no. 220/2016
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National
Tax Credits for Production Companies — Law n° 220/2016 (art. 15)
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National
Tax Credits for Distribution Companies — Law n° 220/2016 (art. 16)
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National
Tax Credits for attracting investments in film and audiovisual products to Italy — Law n° 220/2016 (article 19)
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National
International Exporters Fund – Funds for Internationalisation
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National
Audiovisual Producers’ Fund - Funds for internationalisation
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National
Cinema Producers Fund - Funds for Internationalisation
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Transnational
Eurimages
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Transnational
Films on the Move - CREA-MEDIA-2024
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