Majadahonda observatory
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Majadahonda observatory is a small private amateur observatory on a terrace in Majadahonda, about 16 kilometers northwest of Madrid, Spain.
About Majadahonda observatory
Built on a terrace in an urban setting, the observatory is affiliated with the Agrupación Astronómica de Madrid (AAM) and its Grupo de Observación de Asteroides (GOAS), and is used for observation, astrophotography, and measurement work.
Telescopes & research
Through its link to the Grupo de Observación de Asteroides, the observatory contributes amateur observations toward asteroid tracking and measurement.
Location & getting there
Majadahonda observatory sits in the town of Majadahonda, in the Community of Madrid, Spain, about 16 kilometers northwest of the capital.
Visiting Majadahonda observatory
As a small private amateur facility, Majadahonda observatory doesn't appear to run a public visiting programme; anyone interested should contact the Agrupación Astronómica de Madrid for details.
See your named star from here
Amateur observatories like this one, affiliated with active astronomy groups, are often well placed to help locate a star you've named with Star Register. Check the catalogue for its exact coordinates.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
