Aravaca Observatory
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Aravaca Observatory takes its name from Aravaca, a district on the western edge of Madrid, Spain.
About Aravaca Observatory
Records list Aravaca Observatory as an astronomical observatory in the Community of Madrid, but no further public details about its founding, operator, or instruments are currently available. Madrid is home to several astronomical facilities, though this one has not published its own visitor or research information.
Location & getting there
Aravaca lies on the western outskirts of Madrid, closer to the Casa de Campo park and the Guadarrama foothills than the dense city centre, giving it somewhat better night skies than downtown Madrid.
Visiting Aravaca Observatory
No opening hours or public visiting details have been published for Aravaca Observatory. If you'd like to visit, search for current local contact information or check with Madrid-area astronomy associations first.
See your named star from here
Even on the edge of a big city like Madrid, the coordinates of a star named through Star Register hold steady, so a clear night from Aravaca is enough to start looking. Find its position in the star catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.