El Vendrell observatory
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El Vendrell observatory, known locally as Observatorio 1873, is listed among the attractions of El Vendrell, in the Baix Penedès wine-growing district of Tarragona, Catalonia.
About El Vendrell observatory
Observatorio 1873 appears in local visitor listings for El Vendrell, though detailed information about its operator, founding and instruments is not publicly documented.
Location & getting there
The observatory is set in El Vendrell, in the Baix Penedès comarca of Tarragona province, Catalonia, a district better known for its vineyards than for astronomy, at coordinates near 41.19°N, 1.52°E.
Visiting El Vendrell observatory
We could not confirm public opening hours or tour arrangements for this observatory. Check local tourism listings for El Vendrell, or search for current visiting information, before planning a trip.
See your named star from here
A named star from Star Register comes with precise right ascension and declination coordinates, so any observatory with a telescope, in the Baix Penedès or elsewhere, can help you track it down. Browse the catalogue or view our naming packages to get started.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
