Alto Turia astronomical center

Alto Turia Astronomical Center sits at 1,280 metres above sea level in Aras de los Olmos, in the Valencia region of Spain, one of the country's most active amateur research observatories.

About Alto Turia astronomical center

The center is managed by the Valencian Astronomy Association (Asociación Valenciana de Astronomía) and operates as a semi-professional facility, running telescopes up to 0.5 metres alongside a newly installed PlaneWave CDK600, a 61cm instrument described as the most powerful telescope in the Valencian region and among the most advanced amateur-grade equipment in Spain.

Telescopes & research

Work at the center spans asteroid and comet tracking, double-star separation measurements and exoplanet photometry, alongside practical astronomy classes and public outreach. The center has been ranked third globally for tracking potentially hazardous asteroids.

Location & getting there

Its high, exposed position on an orographic plateau near Aras de los Olmos gives it unusually stable atmospheric conditions for observation, a key reason the site was chosen for serious amateur research work.

Visiting Alto Turia astronomical center

The center runs public astronomy classes and outreach activities alongside its research programme. Contact the Valencian Astronomy Association at +34 963579951 or through astroava.org for current visiting details.

See your named star from here

With a 61cm telescope on-site, Alto Turia is well equipped to find faint objects — including the star you've named with Star Register. Bring your certificate's coordinates, or browse the star catalogue to see other named stars in the region.