La Romaneta observatory
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La Romaneta observatory sits inland in the province of Alicante, on Spain's eastern coast, part of a scattering of small astronomical sites across the region.
About La Romaneta observatory
Little detailed public information is documented about this site's instruments or history, though it is recorded as an astronomical observatory in the Alicante area.
Location & getting there
Alicante province combines a busy Mediterranean coastline with quieter inland hills, and it's in one of those inland pockets that La Romaneta observatory is situated, at roughly 38.38°N, 0.90°W.
Visiting La Romaneta observatory
No official opening hours, tickets, or contact information are publicly listed for La Romaneta observatory, so check with regional astronomy associations in Alicante or search online before visiting.
See your named star from here
The coordinates on a Star Register certificate work anywhere clear skies are visible, including from inland Alicante. Name a star for someone, or explore stars already registered in our catalogue, and any telescope - here or elsewhere - can be pointed at the exact spot.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.