Norba Caesarina observatory
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Norba Caesarina observatory takes its name from the ancient Roman settlement of Norba Caesarina, founded around 34 BC on the site of present-day Cáceres in Extremadura, western Spain.
About Norba Caesarina observatory
Public records confirm the observatory's location and its Roman namesake, but detailed information about its telescopes, operator, or history is not currently available. As with many small regional observatories, further details may only be published locally.
Location & getting there
The observatory is in the Extremadura region of western Spain, close to the historic city of Cáceres, an area known for its clear inland skies.
Visiting Norba Caesarina observatory
No published visiting hours or booking details are available for this site. Anyone interested in visiting should search for current local listings or contact Extremadura's regional astronomy associations before travelling.
See your named star from here
A star named through Star Register comes with exact right ascension and declination, information any telescope, anywhere, can use to find it — including from a dark corner of Extremadura. Start at /#packages or search the catalogue for stars already named.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
