Sierra Contraviesa observatory
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Sierra Contraviesa Observatory is an astronomical observatory in the Sierra Contraviesa range near Granada, Spain, one of several small sites dotted through this mountainous corner of Andalusia.
About Sierra Contraviesa Observatory
Public details about Sierra Contraviesa Observatory's history and instruments are limited; the site sits in the same general area as the better-documented Sierra Nevada Observatory, though it is a separate, smaller facility.
Location & getting there
The observatory is located in the Sierra Contraviesa range in Granada province, Spain, within Europe, in a mountainous stretch known for clear, dark skies.
Visiting Sierra Contraviesa Observatory
With little published visiting information available, check locally in Granada province or search current sources before planning a trip.
See your named star from here
The dark mountain skies of the Contraviesa range are well suited to stargazing, and a star named through star-register.eu keeps the same fixed coordinates wherever you view it from. Explore our star catalogue or our naming packages to name a star of your own.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
