Observatori de l'Ebre

Founded in 1904 in Roquetes, Tarragona, the Observatori de l'Ebre is one of Spain's oldest observatories, sited close to sea level on the Catalan coast.

About Observatori de l'Ebre

The observatory has a long-standing focus on geophysics and Earth sciences alongside astronomy, in keeping with its origins as one of the country's earliest scientific observing stations.

History

Since its founding in 1904, the observatory has been in continuous operation for well over a century, making it one of the oldest institutions of its kind in Spain.

Location & getting there

Observatori de l'Ebre sits at around 52 metres above sea level in Roquetes, near Tarragona on Spain's Catalan coast.

Visiting Observatori de l'Ebre

Those interested in visiting should check the observatory's official website or search for current opening details before travelling, as public access arrangements can change.

See your named star from here

If you've named a star through Star Register, an observatory like this can, in principle, point a telescope at its coordinates on a clear night. Look up your star's exact position in the catalogue before planning a visit.