Meteorological Observatory of El Salvador
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The Meteorological Observatory of El Salvador is a long-standing weather station in San Salvador, the country's capital, positioned at an elevation of 657 metres above sea level.
About the observatory
Public records confirm the observatory's location and elevation in San Salvador, though detailed history and current operational status are not well documented online. As a meteorological rather than astronomical facility, its primary role has been weather monitoring rather than skywatching.
Location & getting there
The observatory sits in San Salvador, El Salvador, at 657 metres of elevation -- high enough to sit above the lowland heat of the capital's surrounding valley.
See your named star from here
Wherever you are on Earth, the night sky above holds the same fixed coordinates. If you name a star with Star Register, its position works out from any location, including San Salvador; browse the star catalogue to learn how coordinates are recorded.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
