Sobradillo observatory
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics
In the village of Sobradillo de Palomares, in Spain's Zamora Province, the Sobradillo Observatory offers a quiet corner of dark sky for stargazing. It was set up through private initiative, without public subsidy, specifically to make the most of the area's low light pollution.
About Sobradillo Observatory
Sobradillo Observatory carries the IAU registration code Z29 and promotes awareness of light pollution and dark-sky preservation in line with UNESCO principles. It is a community-driven project rather than a large institutional facility.
Location & getting there
The observatory is located in Castile and León, Spain, in the rural setting of Sobradillo de Palomares in Zamora Province, an area valued precisely because its night skies stay dark.
Visiting Sobradillo Observatory
For opening hours, tours and current visiting arrangements, check the observatory's own website or get in touch directly before planning a trip.
See your named star from here
A dark-sky site like this is exactly the kind of place where a named star's coordinates can be located with a telescope. If you've named a star, its right ascension and declination are ready to find, or explore the star catalogue to see the stars already named.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
