Mirador del Roque Los Muchachos

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Roque de los Muchachos

Peak

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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.

Roque de los Muchachos Observatory

Observatory

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Roque de los Muchachos Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in the municipality of Garafía on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, Spain. Roque de los Muchachos Observatory is situated 330 metres northwest of Mirador del Roque Los Muchachos.

Nordic Optical Telescope

University

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The Nordic Optical Telescope is an astronomical telescope located at Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, La Palma in the Canary Islands. The telescope saw first light in 1988, and was officially inaugurated during September 1989. Nordic Optical Telescope is situated 280 metres north of Mirador del Roque Los Muchachos.

Places in the Area

Llano Negro

Hamlet

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Llano Negro is a hamlet, which is situated 7 km northwest of Mirador del Roque Los Muchachos.

Franceses

Hamlet

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Franceses is a hamlet, which is situated 8 km north of Mirador del Roque Los Muchachos.

Las Tricias

Hamlet

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Las Tricias is a hamlet, which is situated 8 km west of Mirador del Roque Los Muchachos.

Mirador del Roque Los Muchachos

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