Betera observatory
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
Betera observatory, known as the TRZ Observatory, sits in the town of Bétera in Spain's Valencian Community, contributing asteroid observations to international astronomy databases.
About Betera observatory
The observatory is operated by Pedro Brines Rodriguez and holds Minor Planet Center code Z98. It focuses on photometric observations of asteroids, and contributed lightcurve analysis of several asteroids between March and May 2015.
Location & getting there
Betera observatory is located in Bétera, in the Valencian Community of Spain, near 39.557°N, 0.463°W, part of the Europe section of Star Register's observatories directory. The town sits inland from Valencia, in the hills north-west of the city.
Visiting Betera observatory
As a privately operated observing station, no public opening hours or tour programme have been published. If you're interested in visiting, contact local astronomy associations or check current listings before travelling.
See your named star from here
A telescope used for photometry, like the one at Betera observatory, is also capable of finding a specific point in the sky — including the coordinates of a star named through Star Register. Name a star or browse the catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.