Pla D'Arguines Observatory
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Pla D'Arguines Observatory has spent over two decades tracking asteroids and stellar explosions from Segorbe, in the Castellón province of Spain.
About Pla D'Arguines Observatory
Founded in 2000, the observatory carries the official observatory code 941 and is directed by Rafael Ferrando. It uses a 0.26-metre Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with a 10-metre focal length for its survey work.
History
Since opening in 2000, the observatory has built a substantial discovery record, identifying 43 numbered asteroids between 2001 and 2010, a strong output for a facility of its size.
Telescopes & research
The observatory's research focuses on asteroids, supernovas, and novas in the Andromeda galaxy, using its 0.26-metre Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope with a 10-metre focal length.
Location & getting there
Pla D'Arguines Observatory sits at 126 metres elevation in Segorbe, in the Castellón province of eastern Spain.
Visiting Pla D'Arguines Observatory
Visiting details are not publicly confirmed. Check the official website for current access information before planning a trip.
See your named star from here
An observatory with 43 asteroid discoveries to its name knows how to track precise coordinates in the sky, much like the position of a star you've named through Star Register. Look up your star's coordinates in the star catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check the official website and Google Maps for current times before you travel.