VISNJAN, August, 2000
Excursion to the city of
PULA
In front of the roman amphitheater (Arena) in the center of the city of Pula.
After the visit to the observatory we visited the amphitheater, and the famous Archeological Museum of
Istra in Pula.
The incredible story of the Sandalja cave and the difficulties to go there ! Now you can follow the link to the Sandalja cave site!
Pola Observatory MPC# 538
On the roof of the old Austro-Ungarian war-marine observatory of Pola (Pula). From that place Johan Palisa discovered visualy 28 asteroids.
Situated on the top of Monte Zaro hill the observatory was visible from a big part of the harbor, but
for better visibility the time ball was placed on the nearby hill and triggered electrically from the observatory.
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