Noctis at Villa Altieri: Luca Fornaciari’s Stellar Photographs on

Noctis at Villa Altieri: Luca Fornaciari’s Stellar Photographs on Display in Rome

"Noctis", an astrophotography exhibition by Luca Fornaciari, has been inaugurated at Villa Altieri. The show comprises 20 high-precision images that reveal nebulae, interstellar gas clouds and distant galaxies with a clarity beyond the human eye.

The exhibition is part of the cultural programme connected to the Rome Metropolitan City’s year-long presidency of the CVA (Communauté des Villes Vega et Ariane). The initiative aims to merge artistic expression and scientific outreach to bring the space sector closer to the public.

• Venue: Villa Altieri, Rome
• Work: "Noctis" — 20 astrophotographs
• Artist: Luca Fornaciari, astrophotography educator and communicator
• Context: cultural activity linked to the CVA presidency and efforts to promote aerospace culture

At the opening, the metropolitan deputy mayor highlighted Rome’s role as a strategic hub for the aerospace sector, stressing the value of cultural and artistic projects in scientific outreach to attract new audiences and encourage young people toward STEM careers.

The exhibition offers an opportunity to experience the sky through an aesthetic and educational lens, turning astronomical observation into a visual and cultural stimulus for Rome’s public.