Partner's thematic expertise and experience with respect to the project scope

The Brianza Astrophilic Group is a nonprofit cultural association established in 1984

On the initiative of a group of people who are passionate about astronomy with purposes of 1) management

of the Sormano Astronomical Observatory; 2) scientific research, encouragement and improvement

Of studies and research in the field of astronomy; 2) popularization of astronomical sciences

through guided tours and themed lectures. Since its establishment, the association has been committed

in scientific research and observation of minor bodies in the solar system, succeeding in discovering,

In January 1989 the "1989 AC (4179) planet Toutatis" and later other new planets

minor and dmore than 100 new asteroids by publishing astrometric measurements. Special attention

is dedicated to popularization, with didactic-educational activities for students, the organization

of guided tours, conferences and lectures open to the public, thus contributing to the

popularization of astronomical sciences.

Skills and experience in European territorial cooperation.

The Association has transnational collaborations with various astronomical observatories not

only in Europe but all over the world with excellent results of collaboration with the prestigious

Minor Placet Center USA, so much so that it is one of the few amateur observers to be linked

in the NASA/JPL website for the quality of work done. Link https://cneos.jpl.nasa.gov/

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Advantages for the Partner in participating in the project

Improving the usability, receptivity and reception of the new observatory to accommodate the most

and ever-increasing number of visitors. It is estimated to increase from the current 10,000 visitors per year

to about 50,000, with significant spillovers and economic benefits for local development and business

premises such as restaurants, hotels, stores, services, etc. Having a modern, larger facility

and complete in all services capable of much better accommodating the many schools,

oratories, private groups for outreach, educational, etc.; to increase activities

of scientific research; to organize more training courses, events

cultural, outreach, educational initiatives, etc. currently impossible to manage.