La Avejerilla observatory
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La Avejerilla Observatory is a small astronomical station on the island of Gran Canaria, in Spain's Canary Islands, run by a local group of amateur astronomers with a serious interest in tracking minor planets.
About La Avejerilla Observatory
The observatory was installed in the summer of 2000 and is operated by the Astronomical Association of Gran Canaria. It holds the distinction of being the first observatory in the Canary Islands to be assigned an official Minor Planet Center (MPC) observation code, allowing its data on asteroids to be used in international tracking efforts.
Location & getting there
The observatory sits on Gran Canaria, part of the Canary Islands archipelago off the northwest coast of Africa, a region prized worldwide for its clear, stable air and low light pollution at altitude. Use the map on this page for its precise coordinates.
Visiting La Avejerilla Observatory
No public opening hours or ticketing details are documented for La Avejerilla Observatory. As it is run by a volunteer astronomical association, check with the Astronomical Association of Gran Canaria or local tourism resources before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
Gran Canaria's dark skies are part of why amateur astronomers here take minor-planet hunting seriously, and the same clear conditions make it a fine place to look up a star you've named. Name a star, or browse the catalogue to see what others have named.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
