Roque de los Muchachos
Roque de los Muchachos is a rocky mound at the highest point on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, Spain. The rocks are found at an elevation of 2,426 metres above sea level, not far from the Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos, where some of the world's largest telescopes are situated; the altitude and the dryness of the climate here give rise to excellent observing conditions.Places of Interest
Highlights include Roque de los Muchachos Observatory and Nordic Optical Telescope.
Roque de los Muchachos Observatory
Observatory
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Roque de los Muchachos Observatory is an astronomical…
Nordic Optical Telescope
University
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Places in the Area
Nearby places include Llano Negro and Franceses.
Llano Negro
Hamlet
Llano Negro is a hamlet, which is situated 7 km northwest of Roque de los Muchachos.
Franceses
Hamlet
Franceses is a hamlet, which is situated 8 km north of Roque de los Muchachos.
Las Tricias
Hamlet
Las Tricias is a hamlet, which is situated 8 km west of Roque de los Muchachos.
Roque de los Muchachos
- Peak rising to 2,423 metres (7,949 feet)
- Category: landform
- Location
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Latitude
28.75424° or 28° 45′ 15″ north
Longitude
-17.88481° or 17° 53′ 5″ west
Open location code
7CW4Q438+M3
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Notable Places Nearby
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