National Institute for Astrophysics

The National Institute for Astrophysics (Italian: Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica, or INAF) is an Italian research institute in astronomy and astrophysics, founded in 1999. INAF funds and operates twenty separate research facilities, which in turn employ scientists, engineers and technical staff. The research they perform covers most areas of astronomy, ranging from planetary science to cosmology.

Not to be confused with Andorran National Institute of Finance (INAF).
Istituto nazionale di astrofisica
Established1999 (1999)
AddressViale del Parco Mellini 84, 00136 Rome, Italy
Location
Rome
,
Italy
Coordinates41°55′21″N 12°27′08″E
Websitewww.inaf.it
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