Jaen Observatory

Jaen Observatory, formally the Observatorio Andaluz de Astronomía (Andalusian Astronomy Observatory), lies in La Pedriza, about 8 kilometres from Alcalá la Real in the Jaén province of Andalusia, Spain.

About Jaen Observatory

The observatory was created by the Einstein Astronomy Society in collaboration with the Alcalá la Real Town Hall. It sits within the Sierra Sur de Jaén, an area certified as a Starlight Reserve for its exceptional night-sky quality, and benefits from more than 300 clear nights a year.

Telescopes & research

The observatory's main instrument is a Meade S/C LX200-ACF telescope with a 0.30-metre aperture at f/10 on an equatorial fork mount, housed inside a 4-metre diameter Scope Dome. The entire facility can be operated remotely, and the site also includes a planetarium.

Location & getting there

Set in the La Pedriza countryside outside Alcalá la Real, the observatory benefits from its Starlight Reserve designation, keeping light pollution low across the Sierra Sur de Jaén region.

Visiting Jaen Observatory

The observatory runs occasional night-sky observation events and workshops for the public. Check the official Jaén tourism or observatory channels for current schedules and booking details before planning a visit.

See your named star from here

With over 300 clear nights a year under a protected Starlight Reserve sky, Jaen Observatory is an excellent place to look for a star named just for you. After you name a star with Star Register, its coordinates can guide the observatory's telescope toward it during one of its public events. Browse the star catalogue to get started.