Uraniborg Observatory
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In Écija, in Spain's Seville province, a modern observatory carries forward the name Uraniborg in tribute to Tycho Brahe's celebrated 16th-century site.
About Uraniborg Observatory
Uraniborg Observatory is an active research facility that takes part in the Observadores de Supernovas (ObSN) network, contributing observational data toward peer-reviewed astronomical publications.
Location & getting there
The observatory is located in Écija, in the province of Seville, Spain, part of the wider Europe region.
Visiting Uraniborg Observatory
As a working research site, public access details aren't widely published; check with local astronomy groups or the town's tourism information before planning a visit.
See your named star from here
Research observatories like this one work by pointing instruments at precise sky coordinates — the same coordinates that mark a star you've had named. Name a star today, or browse the catalogue to see stars already dedicated by others.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
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