Laietania observatory

Laietania observatory takes its name from the ancient Roman name for this part of Catalonia, and sits in Parets del Vallès, within the greater Barcelona metropolitan area of Spain.

About Laietania observatory

The observatory is recorded in directories of European astronomical observatories, though detailed public information about its instruments, founding date, or operator is limited.

Location & getting there

Parets del Vallès lies inland from Barcelona, in the Vallès Oriental county of Catalonia - close enough to the city for an easy day trip, yet with somewhat darker skies than central Barcelona.

Visiting Laietania observatory

No official opening hours or contact details are publicly listed, so check with local Catalan astronomy associations or search online before planning a visit.

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