Roque de los Muchachos Observatory
N 28° 45.725 W 017° 52.630
28R E 219060 N 3185022
El Roque de los Muchachos Observatory placed just in the limit of La Caldera de Taburiente, to 2.400 m. of altitude, in La Palma island (Spain), has one of the most complete collections of telescopes in the world.
Waymark Code: WMHRN
Location: Islas Canarias, Spain
Date Posted: 07/19/2006
Views: 57
The complex occupies a surface of 2 square kilometers. The location of the observatory was chosen after an extensive search of a place with skies cleared and dark during most of the year, above the clouds. It is calculated that in the summer period the sky remains cleared during a 90% of the nights. The enclave of the Observatory can be visited without problems, it is an adjoining zone with La Caldera de Taburiente National Park. Since this zone we have some spectacular views. In the clear days the neighboring islands are seen.
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visit link.Visit Instructions:Note the time of day of your visit, and your own photo of your favorite part of the observatory. This might be the view from the observatory, picture of your favorite building or favorite exhibit. (Be mindful of flash photography rules!)
If you participated in an observing session, let everyone know what you saw!