Historical Archives in Italian Astronomical Observatories: The ``Specola 2000'' Project
Abstract
Italy's well-consolidated tradition in astronomy is fully witnessed by its rich archival heritage. Astronomical records are stored in many observatories and universities, as well as in libraries and in private institutions. In 2000 a project was promoted to arrange and produce inventories of all material kept in Italian observatory archives. The project was planned by the Società Astronomica Italiana, and financial support was provided by the Italian Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali. In this paper, the results obtained thus far are presented and commented on.
- Publication:
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Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage
- Pub Date:
- December 2006
- Bibcode:
- 2006JAHH....9..200C
- Keywords:
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- Astronomical archives;
- Italian observatories;
- Specola 2000 Project