The historical and scientific heritage of the INAF (Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica/National Institute for Astrophysics) consists of books, archival documents, and instruments that testify to the development of astronomy in Italy from pre-Galilean observations to the present time. The Museo Astronomico e Copernicano is unique worldwide, the INAF has also archives and libraries. At Monte Mario, there is the Biblioteca antica, holding pre-800 titles. The Biblioteca storico-moderna, holding the post-800 titles, is at the seat in Monteporzio Catone.
Sede di Monte Mario:
Via Parco Mellini, 84, 00136 Rome
tel. 06 94286425 or 06 3534 7056
Sede di Monteporzio Catone:
Via Frascati 33, 00078 Monteporzio Catone (RM)
tel. 06 94286486 or library.oar[at]inaf.it