Tres Cantos Observatory
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Tres Cantos Observatory is located in Tres Cantos, a town in the Community of Madrid, Spain.
About Tres Cantos Observatory
Detailed public information about a dedicated observatory facility at this exact location is limited. Tres Cantos sits at an elevation of roughly 740 metres, in a region of Spain with a long astronomical tradition - the country is also home to major research observatories such as Calar Alto in Almería, founded in 1973, and the observatories of the Canary Islands.
Location & getting there
The town lies in the Community of Madrid, in central Spain, not far north of the capital.
Visiting Tres Cantos Observatory
As specific facility and visiting details aren't confirmed, it's worth checking locally or with Spain's astronomical organisations for the latest information before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
Even where a dedicated observatory building isn't confirmed, the elevation and clear inland climate around Tres Cantos make for a decent view of the night sky, including the coordinates of any named star. Check the star catalogue to find yours.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.