Observatory of university federal of Rio Grande do Sul
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The Astronomical Observatory of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) is located in Porto Alegre, Brazil, part of one of the country's largest public universities.
About the UFRGS Observatory
The observatory belongs to UFRGS, a university with more than 500 laboratories and 33 libraries across its campuses. Alongside its telescopes, the site includes the Museu do Observatório Astronômico da UFRGS, a museum dedicated to astronomy.
Location & getting there
The observatory sits at just 11 metres above sea level in Porto Alegre, the capital of Rio Grande do Sul state in southern Brazil.
Visiting the UFRGS Observatory
For current opening hours, tours and museum access, check the official UFRGS observatory website before visiting.
See your named star from here
A star named through Star Register comes with precise coordinates that a telescope at the UFRGS Observatory could, in principle, be pointed toward. Name a star or browse the catalogue of stars already named.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check the official website and Google Maps for current times before you travel.
