Los Cabezones observatory
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Los Cabezones Observatory is an astronomical observatory in La Pampa, Argentina, operated near the city of Santa Rosa by a dedicated regional astronomy group.
About Los Cabezones Observatory
The observatory carries the Minor Planet Center code X12 and is run by the Grupo de Astronomía Pampeano (GAP), a La Pampa-based astronomy group. It takes part in international astronomical observation networks, contributing data used by professional researchers worldwide.
Telescopes & research
Los Cabezones focuses on stellar occultations and the study of trans-Neptunian objects, including research into ring systems around distant bodies such as Chiron. This kind of work relies on precisely timed observations from multiple sites to capture the brief moment a background star is blocked by a foreground object.
Location & getting there
The observatory is located near Santa Rosa, La Pampa, in the South America region of Argentina.
See your named star from here
Occultation work depends on knowing exact celestial coordinates, the same information you receive when you name a star. Name a star or explore the star catalogue to find coordinates an observatory could locate for you.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
