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Fabra Observatory

Barcelona, 🇪🇸 Spain

The Fabra Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain pointed towards the south at 415 metres above… Read more…

Fabra Observatory
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The Fabra Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain pointed towards the south at 415 metres above sea level.

It was established in 1904 and belongs to the Royal Academy of Science and Arts of Barcelona. Its main activity is the study of asteroids and comets. It is the fourth oldest observatory in the world that is still functioning.

It is where the comet 32P/Comas Solà was discovered by Josep Comas Solà.

Source: Wikipedia

More Information and Contact

Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabra_Observatory
Official Website www.fabra.cat
Address Carretera de l'Observatori Fabra, 08017 Barcelona, Spain
Coordinates 41°25'6.281" N, 2°7'26.791" E
Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Fabra Observatory
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
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