Carmelita observatory

Carmelita observatory is an astronomical observatory in Catalonia, Spain, cataloged among the region's network of amateur and research observation sites.

About Carmelita observatory

Detailed public information about Carmelita observatory's history, instruments and operators is limited. What is documented is its location in Catalonia, a region with a long tradition of amateur astronomy and several dark-sky observing sites in the Pyrenees foothills.

Location & getting there

The observatory is located in Catalonia, Spain, at coordinates that place it within the region's inland countryside, away from the dense light pollution of Barcelona. Use the map on this page for exact directions.

Visiting Carmelita observatory

Because opening hours and public access details aren't confirmed, check the observatory's status locally or contact regional astronomy associations in Catalonia before planning a visit.

See your named star from here

Every star named through Star Register comes with precise coordinates, so wherever you end up observing from in Catalonia, an observatory with a telescope can be pointed at your star's exact position in the sky. Name a star or browse the star catalogue to find one already registered.