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Nuevos Horizontes observatory

Spain · Europe
✦ 37.4032, -6.0327

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics

About this observatory

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

Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.

Frequently asked questions
It is located in Camas, in the Andalusia region of southern Spain, near Seville.
A Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope fitted with an Atik 414 CCD camera, used mainly for asteroid research.
It is the Minor Planet Center designation identifying Nuevos Horizontes observatory in astronomical databases.
No public visiting information is currently listed; check locally before planning a trip.
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