National Institute for Astrophysics

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The National Institute for Astrophysics (, 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.

Research facilities

INAF coordinates the activities of twenty research units, nineteen in Italy and one in Spain:

International partnerships

INAF is involved in scientific collaborations with several international institutions, including:

Notable figures

Projects

Projects include:

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