Ametlla de Mar Observatory, Astronomical observatory in La Ametlla de Mar, Spain.
The Ametlla de Mar Observatory is an astronomical facility located in Catalonia at about 110 meters (360 feet) above sea level. It operates with telescopes and specialized instruments designed to observe the sky and gather scientific data.
This facility was founded in 1999 and received the International Astronomical Union designation code 946. During 2001 and 2002, researchers working here discovered and catalogued several minor planets.
The observatory serves as a place where visitors and residents can connect with space science through shared observation experiences. People gather here to participate in programs that bring astronomy closer to the community.
Check the official website astrogea.org/jnomen to learn about current research activities and opportunities to observe. It is best to plan your visit in advance since access and schedules depend on ongoing projects and weather conditions.
The facility participates in international astronomical projects including the Unicorn Project and collaborates with the Minor Planet Astrometry group. This involvement in global research networks allows discoveries made here to be shared quickly with observatories around the world.
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