Temisas Astronomical Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Agüimes, Spain
Temisas Astronomical Observatory is a research facility in Agüimes equipped with professional telescope equipment for observing the night sky. The site is positioned at 850 meters elevation, which provides favorable conditions for viewing celestial bodies with minimal light interference.
The observatory was established in 2008 as one of the first of its kind in eastern Gran Canaria. Its creation brought scientific observation and education within reach of the local community and marked a turning point for astronomy interest in the region.
The observatory organizes programs that bring local schools into contact with astronomy and inspire young people's curiosity about the night sky. Visitors can watch researchers at work and learn how celestial observations connect to everyday scientific practice.
Visits require advance booking to participate in observation sessions. The best time to visit is during clear nights with minimal moonlight, so checking weather conditions beforehand helps ensure a good experience.
The facility participates in the annual Macaronight festival, which connects research centers across the Macaronesian region. This creates a distinctive network linking observatories on the Canary Islands with similar centers on other Atlantic island groups.
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