Atlante observatory

Atlante observatory is registered at coordinates in Spain's Canary Islands, a chain of volcanic islands well known among astronomers for exceptionally clear, dark skies.

About Atlante observatory

Public information specific to this observatory is scarce, so this page keeps to what can be confirmed: its location in the Canary Islands, a region that hosts several of the world's leading astronomical sites thanks to its high altitude, low humidity, and distance from major light pollution.

Location & getting there

The Canary Islands sit off the northwest coast of Africa and are widely used for professional and amateur astronomy alike, with mountain summits regularly rising above the cloud layer into remarkably transparent air.

Visiting Atlante observatory

No official website or visiting details could be confirmed for this observatory, so check locally or with regional tourism boards before planning a trip.

See your named star from here

Wherever a telescope is pointed, a named star can be found by its coordinates, and the Canary Islands' clear skies make this an especially good place to look. Name a star or explore the catalogue to find its exact position.