Nuevos Horizontes observatory
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Nuevos Horizontes observatory is an astronomical facility in Camas, Spain, equipped for research into asteroids and other small solar system bodies.
About Nuevos Horizontes observatory
The observatory is registered with the Minor Planet Center under the code Z73, reflecting its contributions to asteroid studies and astronomical research publications.
Telescopes & research
Observations are carried out with a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope paired with an Atik 414 CCD camera, a combination well suited to imaging faint moving objects such as asteroids.
Location & getting there
Camas lies in Andalusia, southern Spain, close to Seville, giving the observatory a setting within reach of one of Spain's major cities.
Visiting Nuevos Horizontes observatory
No official public visiting hours are listed. If you'd like to see the site, check with local astronomy associations or search online before travelling.
See your named star from here
Southern Spain's clear skies make it a fine place to spot a named star. If you've named one through Star Register, its coordinates are ready to search in our star catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.