Forcarei Astronomical Observatory
Observatory
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The Forcarei Astronomical Observatory is an observatory in the municipality of Forcarei, Spain.[1]
OrganizationFC3 - Fundación ceo Ciencia e Cultura
LocationForcarei, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain)
Coordinates42°36′38.3″N 08°22′15.1″W
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| Organization | FC3 - Fundación ceo Ciencia e Cultura | ||
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| Observatory code | Z62  | ||
| Location | Forcarei, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain) | ||
| Coordinates | 42°36′38.3″N 08°22′15.1″W | ||
| Altitude | 670 meters (2,200 ft) | ||
| Established | 2009 | ||
| Website | Observatory´s Official website | ||
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History
The observatory was opened on 13 March 2009.[3] Public night sessions were first held the same year after Easter.[4] The observatory hosted the 1st Astronomical Meeting as part of the International Year of Astronomy.