Centro Astronómico, Tiedra
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Centro Astronómico in Tiedra, Valladolid, Spain, opened in 2013 as part of an International Starlight Park dedicated to protecting and sharing the region's dark skies.
About Centro Astronómico, Tiedra
The centre comprises two separate observatory buildings alongside a planetarium and a conference hall, built specifically for public education and outreach. Its International Starlight Park designation recognises the area's genuinely dark skies, a rarity that makes Tiedra a serious draw for stargazing rather than just a passing stop.
History
Centro Astronómico was founded in 2013 in Tiedra, and has built its programme around the site's Starlight Park status ever since.
Location & getting there
The centre is located in Tiedra, in the province of Valladolid, in the Castile and León region of Spain.
Visiting Centro Astronómico, Tiedra
Daytime and nighttime observations run through the year, with special events for meteor showers and eclipses. Visits are by reservation, bookable through the centre's official website, which also lists current hours and pricing.
See your named star from here
A site built around genuinely dark skies is an ideal place to track down a named star using its certificate coordinates. Browse the full list of named stars in our catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check the official website and Google Maps for current times before you travel.