Del Rio Magnetic Observatory
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Del Rio Magnetic Observatory was a geomagnetic monitoring station in Del Rio, Texas, part of the United States Geological Survey's network for tracking Earth's magnetic field.
About Del Rio Magnetic Observatory
The observatory was operated by the USGS Geomagnetism Program. It is now listed as closed or inactive.
Location & getting there
The site is located in Del Rio, Texas, in the North America region.
Visiting Del Rio Magnetic Observatory
As a closed monitoring station, Del Rio is not open to the public. If you're researching the USGS geomagnetism network, see the USGS observatories page for current stations.
See your named star from here
While this station no longer monitors Earth's magnetic field, the skies above Del Rio, Texas remain open for stargazing. Name a star with Star Register and browse the star catalogue to find one visible from this part of Texas.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.