Caimari observatory

Caimari Observatory is located in the Caimari area of Mallorca, in Spain's Balearic Islands, in the same interior part of the island that gave rise to the archipelago's first dedicated astronomy centre near Costitx, opened in 1991.

About Caimari Observatory

Detailed public documentation on Caimari Observatory specifically is limited. Its coordinates place it inland on Mallorca, an area associated with the Balearic Islands' pioneering amateur astronomy community, which for decades has used volunteer-run robotic telescopes — including instruments located as far away as La Sagra in Andalusia — to search for and track asteroids, including some flagged for potential Earth-impact risk.

Location & getting there

Mallorca's interior offers darker skies than its busy coastal resort areas, and the Caimari area sits among the hills near the Serra de Tramuntana. If you're visiting the island, local astronomy groups are the best source for current information on observing sites open to the public.

Visiting Caimari Observatory

Facilities in this part of Mallorca are typically run by volunteers without public or private funding, so opening times can vary. Check with local astronomy societies or Mallorca tourism resources before planning a visit.

See your named star from here

Mallorca's clear inland skies have long supported dedicated amateur observing, and a star named through Star Register comes with exact coordinates ready for a telescope anywhere on the island. Name a star or explore the star catalogue to find one to dedicate.