Mazagon Huelva observatory
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Mazagon Huelva Observatory is an astronomical observatory on the Atlantic coast of Huelva province, in Andalusia, Spain.
About Mazagon Huelva Observatory
The site is linked to Spain's fireball detection network through the BOOTES-1 prototype, an instrument that uses a CCD detector with a fish-eye lens to capture all-sky images, used for meteor detection and astrometric measurements. It is possibly associated with the nearby El Arenosillo atmospheric sounding station operated by INTA, Spain's national aerospace technology institute.
Telescopes & research
Through the BOOTES-1 instrument, the site contributes to tracking fireballs and meteors streaking across Spanish skies, work that feeds into a wider international effort to monitor meteoric activity.
Location & getting there
The observatory sits on the coast near Mazagon, in Huelva province, Andalusia, roughly 22 kilometres from the city of Huelva, within Spain's Europe region.
Visiting Mazagon Huelva Observatory
No public opening hours or tour information are currently available. Given its likely link to aerospace research infrastructure, visitors should check official channels before planning a trip.
See your named star from here
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Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.