Masquefa Observatory
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Masquefa observatory is located in the municipality of Masquefa, in the Anoia comarca of Catalonia, Spain.
About Masquefa observatory
Masquefa sits in the Penedès Depression, between the towns of Piera and Martorell, and is served by the FGC railway line R6. Guided astronomical observation activities have been mentioned in connection with the area, though we don't have further verified detail on a specific facility's instruments or operators.
Location & getting there
Masquefa is in the Anoia comarca of Catalonia, in north-eastern Spain, reachable by the FGC R6 railway line. Use the map on this page for exact coordinates and directions.
Visiting Masquefa observatory
Since we don't have confirmed opening hours or ticketing, check local Anoia or Catalonia astronomy club listings, or search online, before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
From Masquefa or anywhere else in Catalonia, the right ascension and declination on a Star Register certificate mark the same fixed point in the sky. Name a star or browse the catalogue to see the coordinates for yourself.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
