La Palma-NEON Observatory
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La Palma-NEON Observatory is located on La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands, part of a network of astronomical facilities run by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) on one of the world's premier stargazing islands.
About La Palma-NEON Observatory
The observatory is operated by the IAC as part of its wider network of facilities across the Canary Islands, an archipelago whose high volcanic peaks and protected skies attract observatories from around the world.
Location & getting there
La Palma is renowned for some of the darkest, most stable skies in Europe, protected by local law against light pollution. See the map on this page for the observatory's exact position on the island.
Visiting La Palma-NEON Observatory
No public visiting hours are documented for La Palma-NEON Observatory specifically. Contact the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias for information on access to its facilities on La Palma.
See your named star from here
Few places on Earth offer skies as protected as La Palma's, making it an especially fitting spot to look for a star named through Star Register using the coordinates on its certificate. Name a star, or browse the catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
