Mataro observatory

Mataro Observatory is an astronomical facility in Mataro, a coastal city in Catalonia, Spain, not far from Barcelona.

About Mataro Observatory

Mataro Observatory sits within Spain's broad network of astronomical sites, which ranges from major research facilities like Calar Alto and the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory on La Palma down to smaller municipal and amateur observatories such as this one. Detailed operational information about Mataro Observatory is not widely published, but its presence adds to Catalonia's active local astronomy scene.

Location & getting there

The observatory is located in Mataro, on Spain's Catalan coast in the Europe region. Its coastal position gives it a mild Mediterranean climate, though nearby city lights can affect night-sky viewing compared with more remote Spanish sites.

Visiting Mataro Observatory

No public opening hours or tour details are currently available. Visitors interested in stopping by should search locally or check with Catalan astronomy associations closer to their travel dates.

See your named star from here

A visit to Mataro Observatory is a good excuse to look up more than the sky above Catalonia. If you've named a star with Star Register, its coordinates are ready to browse any time in our star catalogue.