Forcarei Astronomical Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Forcarei, Spain
The Forcarei Astronomical Observatory stands at 670 meters elevation, featuring a two-floor building with a 4-meter dome housing astronomical research equipment.
The observatory opened its doors on March 13, 2009, and celebrated the International Year of Astronomy with its first astronomical meeting that same year.
The facility, managed by FC3 Foundation, conducts regular educational programs and stargazing sessions to advance scientific knowledge in the Galicia region.
Visitors can access the observatory through a road from A Estrada, located three miles from Forcarei's center, where they can use the 50-centimeter reflector telescope.
The main telescope connects to a high-resolution CCD camera with 4008 x 2672 pixels, enabling detailed observations of celestial objects under minimal light pollution.
Location: Forcarei, Forcarei
Inception: 2009
Elevation above the sea: 670 m
Website: http://fc3.es
GPS coordinates: 42.61070,-8.37090
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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