Lledoner observatory
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
Lledoner observatory is an astronomical observatory near Vallirana, Spain, not far from Barcelona in Catalonia.
About Lledoner observatory
The observatory sits at around 443 metres elevation and carries the Minor Planet Center observatory code K08, a designation given to sites that submit tracked asteroid positions for the scientific record.
Telescopes & research
Lledoner operates a 0.30-metre f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope fitted with a CCD camera, used for asteroid tracking and other celestial surveys.
Location & getting there
The observatory is located near Vallirana in Catalonia, Spain, at roughly 443 metres above sea level. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your route from the wider Barcelona area.
Visiting Lledoner observatory
We don't have confirmed public opening hours for Lledoner. As it appears oriented toward research and asteroid surveys, check for any scheduled open nights or events via a current web search before visiting.
See your named star from here
A survey telescope like the one at Lledoner works by pointing precisely at coordinates in the sky, the same principle behind finding a named star. With the RA/Dec on a Star Register certificate, you can locate your star from Vallirana or anywhere with clear skies. Name a star or explore the catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
