Sassoeiros observatory

Sassoeiros observatory is a small astronomical facility in the Setúbal region of Portugal, noted here chiefly for its location rather than a large public profile.

About Sassoeiros observatory

Public information about Sassoeiros observatory is limited, and details such as its founding date, operator or instruments are not currently documented in reliable sources. It is catalogued here as an astronomical observatory in the Setúbal area of Portugal.

Location & getting there

The site lies in the Setúbal region of Portugal, on Europe's Atlantic coast. Its coordinates are logged on the map above so you can see exactly where it sits relative to nearby towns.

Visiting Sassoeiros observatory

Because we could not confirm public opening hours, tours or contact details for this site, anyone hoping to visit should search for current information locally, through Portuguese astronomy clubs, or via a general web search before making plans to travel.

See your named star from here

Even where an observatory's own visiting details are hard to pin down, the coordinates of a named star do not change. Wherever you are near Sassoeiros, a clear night and a star chart, or a local astronomy club's telescope, can help you find the right ascension and declination shown on a Star Register certificate. See our star-naming packages or browse other sites in the observatory catalogue.