Rocca Observatory
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Rocca Observatory is located within the Jardim Botânico de Brasília, the Brasília Botanical Garden, in Brazil's Federal District.
About Rocca Observatory
The observatory holds a Minor Planet Center observatory code, meaning its observations of minor planets and asteroids are recognised by the International Astronomical Union, a mark of a working scientific facility rather than a purely educational display.
Location & getting there
The observatory sits inside the Brasília Botanical Garden in the Federal District of Brazil, giving it a green, park-like setting within reach of the capital.
Visiting Rocca Observatory
As it is sited within a public botanical garden, visitors interested in Rocca Observatory should check the Jardim Botânico de Brasília's own opening hours and any observatory-specific access rules before travelling.
See your named star from here
An observatory recognised for tracking minor planets across the sky is well placed to appreciate how precisely a named star's coordinates can be located. Explore the naming packages or the catalogue of stars already named.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.