Frei Rosário Astronomical Observatory, Astronomical research center in Caeté, Brazil.
The Frei Rosário Astronomical Observatory is a research facility located at 1751 meters elevation in the Brazilian mountains. Optical telescopes housed in protective domes enable celestial observations from this vantage point.
The facility was established as part of Brazil's scientific development and joined the nation's network of research centers dedicated to space exploration. It has contributed to the country's astronomy research since its founding.
The observatory runs educational programs where visitors look through telescopes themselves and explore the night sky directly. These hands-on viewing experiences help people develop a personal connection to astronomy.
The observatory is accessible via a designated access road in the mountain region. Accommodation options are available at the nearby Pousada Quintas Da Serra for visitors planning to stay longer.
The high altitude location of the observatory minimizes atmospheric interference that typically occurs during astronomical observations. This makes the location particularly suited for high-quality sky viewing.
Location: Caeté
Elevation above the sea: 1,751 m
Email: astrocon@fisica.ufmg.br
Website: http://observatorio.ufmg.br
GPS coordinates: -19.82278,-43.67944
Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:45
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