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El Boalo Observatory

Spain · Europe
✦ 40.7233, -3.9200

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About this observatory

El Boalo observatory is listed in Star Register's directory of stargazing sites in the Community of Madrid, Spain, near the village of El Boalo northwest of the capital.

About El Boalo observatory

We don't have confirmed public details about this specific facility beyond its location. El Boalo is a small village around 52 km northwest of Madrid, in a region with a long tradition of amateur and institutional astronomy.

Location & getting there

The site sits in the Community of Madrid, northwest of the Spanish capital, in the foothills approaching the Sierra de Guadarrama.

Visiting El Boalo observatory

We don't have confirmed opening hours or public access details for this site. Check locally or online before planning a visit.

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Opening hours

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Frequently asked questions
Near the village of El Boalo, about 52 km northwest of Madrid, Spain.
Very little is publicly documented; check local sources before visiting.
Yes, its coordinates can be located from any dark-sky site with a telescope.
Location
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El Boalo Observatory, Community of Madrid, Spain | Star-Register.eu