Kappa Crucis observatory
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In Montevideo, Uruguay, Kappa Crucis Observatory blends astronomy retail with public outreach, running a mobile planetarium that brings the night sky to audiences across the country.
About Kappa Crucis Observatory
Kappa Crucis Observatory holds an official IAU observatory code (913) and is known primarily as a supplier of Meade telescopes and binoculars in Uruguay, alongside its education and outreach work. It operates the Planetario Móvil Kappa Crucis, a mobile planetarium used for public astronomy programmes.
Telescopes & research
Beyond equipment sales, Kappa Crucis focuses on astronomy education and public engagement, including its mobile planetarium - one of only two permanent planetarium operations offering public programmes in Uruguay.
Location & getting there
The observatory is based in Montevideo, Uruguay's capital and largest city, on the country's Atlantic coast.
Visiting Kappa Crucis Observatory
Kappa Crucis runs public astronomy and planetarium programmes; check its official website for current schedules, locations, and ticketing before visiting.
See your named star from here
Kappa Crucis brings the night sky down to earth with its mobile planetarium - a fitting place to think about a star of your own. Name a star with Star Register and search for its coordinates in our star catalogue, then look for it under Montevideo's night sky.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
