Pujalt Observatory

Pujalt Observatory sits on the Segarra Plateau in Catalonia's Anoia region, a foundation-run site that has combined public astronomy outreach with environmental monitoring since it opened in 2004.

About Pujalt Observatory

Founded in 2003 and officially opened on 17 December 2004 by Pasqual Maragall i Mira, the observatory sits at 750 metres elevation. It is owned by the Ernest Guille i Moliné Foundation, named for the observatory's founder, who died in June 2008.

History

Since its 2004 opening, the site has expanded its role beyond astronomy: an environmental radiation monitoring station was installed in 2004, followed by 12 photovoltaic solar tracking panels in 2005.

Telescopes & research

The observatory's mission combines meteorology and astronomy dissemination with scientific research, and it forms part of the Astronomical Observatory Route of Catalonia, a network of public observing sites across the region.

Location & getting there

Pujalt Observatory is located in the Anoia region on the Segarra Plateau, at 750 metres above sea level, in an area of open plateau country well suited to a clear horizon.

Visiting Pujalt Observatory

As a stop on the Astronomical Observatory Route of Catalonia, the observatory welcomes public visitors; check its official website for current opening times before travelling.

See your named star from here

Perched on an open plateau at 750 metres, Pujalt Observatory has the horizon and altitude to make a good stop for finding a star named through Star Register. Name a star or look up its coordinates in the catalogue.