Asociación Entrerriana de Astronomía

The Asociación Entrerriana de Astronomía (AEA) is a civil association dedicated to astronomy based in Entre Ríos, Argentina. Founded on April 10, 1976, the organization celebrates its half-century of institutional work promoting the study, observation, and dissemination of astronomical science across the province.

About Asociación Entrerriana de Astronomía

AEA operates on a mission to make astronomy accessible to everyone. The association welcomes school groups, students, and members of the general public for guided observations and educational activities. Visitors can observe planets, star clusters, galaxies, nebulae, and comets through the observatory's telescopes while learning from experienced astronomers.

History

The association's observatory was established on September 24, 1986, on one hectare of land within the Agrotechnical Complex of the Alberdi School, provided by the Entre Ríos provincial government. This facility became the hub for the association's educational mission.

Location & getting there

The observatory is located in Entre Ríos province in northeastern Argentina, at coordinates approximately -31.85° S, -60.52° W. The association welcomes visitors throughout the year for guided observing sessions.

Visiting & programs

The observatory receives numerous school delegations and the general public, offering telescopic observations of deep-sky objects and guided lectures accompanied by photographs and meteorite displays. For current visiting hours and group reservations, contact the association directly.

See your named star from here

Through the association's telescopes, you can locate and view your named star by its celestial coordinates. Observing from Entre Ríos connects you to the southern sky and decades of community-driven astronomy.