Observatori de l'Ebre, Research center and astronomical observatory in Roquetas, Spain
The Ebro Observatory conducts meteorological research and studies the relationships between solar activity and Earth from its 52-meter elevation location in Catalonia.
Founded in 1904, the observatory belongs to the Royal Academy of Science and Arts of Barcelona and maintains extensive meteorological records spanning over a century.
The observatory earned recognition as a Cultural Asset of Catalonia and received both the Saint George's Cross and Narcis Monturiol Prize for scientific achievements.
Located at Carrer Horta Alta 38 in Roquetas, the center provides research facilities, educational programs, and maintains collaborations with international scientific institutions.
The observatory stands as the fourth oldest continuously operating facility of its kind worldwide, contributing valuable data for climate pattern analysis and atmospheric studies.
Location: Roquetas
Inception: 1904
Elevation above the sea: 52 m
Address: C. Horta Alta, 36-38
Website: http://obsebre.es/ca
GPS coordinates: 40.82050,0.49305
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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