Kappa Crucis observatory
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
In the heart of Córdoba, Argentina, a second observatory sharing the name Kappa Crucis quietly tracks asteroids as part of the international Minor Planet Center's observation network.
About Kappa Crucis Observatory
This Kappa Crucis Observatory is an asteroid astrometry facility holding an official IAU Minor Planet Center code (I26). Its work contributes measurements used in tracking and cataloguing minor planets - the ongoing global effort to map asteroids across the solar system.
Telescopes & research
The observatory's focus is asteroid astrometry: precisely measuring the positions of minor planets and submitting that data to the Minor Planet Center, where it feeds into orbit calculations used by astronomers worldwide.
Location & getting there
The observatory is located in the city of Córdoba, in central Argentina, one of the country's major urban centres.
Visiting Kappa Crucis Observatory
As a working astrometry facility, detailed public visiting information isn't confirmed. If you're interested in a visit, check current local listings or contact astronomy groups in Córdoba before travelling.
See your named star from here
This observatory's work is all about precise coordinates - exactly what comes with a Star Register named star. Look up your star's position in our star catalogue and find it in the night sky from Córdoba or anywhere else.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
