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Marratxi observatory

Spain · Europe
✦ 39.6329, 2.7267

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About this observatory

Marratxí observatory lies in the municipality of Marratxí on the island of Mallorca, part of Spain's Balearic Islands.

About Marratxí observatory

We do not have verified public details about a dedicated astronomical facility under this name. Marratxí itself is better known as a historic centre of pottery-making on Mallorca, and the coordinates on this page mark the observatory's location within the municipality. The Balearic Islands are also home to the larger Astronomical Observatory of Mallorca in Costitx, a separate facility further inland on the island.

Location & getting there

Marratxí sits on Mallorca in the Balearic Islands, in the Mediterranean off Spain's eastern coast. Use the map on this page for exact coordinates and directions.

Visiting Marratxí observatory

Because little independently verified information is available about opening hours or public access, check the official Marratxí municipal channels or a quick Google search before planning a visit.

See your named star from here

Wherever you stand on Mallorca, the right ascension and declination on a Star Register certificate point to the same fixed spot in the sky. Staff at any observatory with a telescope can aim it at those coordinates. Browse the star catalogue or name a star to get your own set of coordinates to try.

Opening hours

Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.

Frequently asked questions
It is located in the municipality of Marratxí on the island of Mallorca, part of Spain's Balearic Islands.
No, the Astronomical Observatory of Mallorca is a separate, larger facility located in Costitx, elsewhere on the island.
We don't have confirmed public visiting information, so it's best to check local Marratxí sources or search online before travelling.
Yes - a named star's coordinates point to the same location in the sky from anywhere on Mallorca, including Marratxí.
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