National Institute for Astrophysics

National Institute for Astrophysics
Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica
Established1999
PresidentRoberto Ragazzoni
Staff~1,400
LocationRome, Italy
Websitewww.inaf.it/en

The National Institute for Astrophysics (Istituto nazionale di astrofisica, INAF) is the principal Italian public research institution for astronomy and astrophysics. Headquartered in Rome, INAF coordinates, promotes, and manages scientific research activities in astronomy, astrophysics, space physics, and planetary science across 16 research structures throughout Italy.

INAF collaborates internationally with major space agencies and astronomical organizations, including the European Southern Observatory (ESO), the European Space Agency (ESA), and NASA.

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