Temisas Astronomical Observatory
The Temisas Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory on the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, Spain. It is located on Montaña de Arriba, Temisas, in the Agüimes municipality in the south-east of the island, at an altitude of 850 metres.
- Observatory
- …lies at an elevation of 850 metres (2,789 feet)
- Description: Astronomical Observatory in Gran Canaria
- Email: info@astrotemisas.es
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Roque Aguayro and Church of Santa Lucía.
Roque Aguayro
Roque Aguayro is a peak, which is situated 3½ km southeast of Temisas Astronomical Observatory.
Church of Santa Lucía
Church of Santa Lucía is situated 3½ km northwest of Temisas Astronomical Observatory.
El Matriarcado
El Matriarcado is a work of art, which is situated 3½ km northwest of Temisas Astronomical Observatory.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Santa Lucía de Tirajana and Fataga.
Santa Lucía de Tirajana
Santa Lucía de Tirajana is a village, which is situated 3½ km west of Temisas Astronomical Observatory.
Fataga
Fataga is a village in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana on the island of Gran Canaria. Fataga is situated 6 km west of Temisas Astronomical Observatory.
Temisas Astronomical Observatory
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Latitude
27.89986° or 27° 53′ 60″ north
Longitude
-15.50805° or 15° 30′ 29″ west
Open location code
7CV6VFXR+WQ
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OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=observatory
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In Other Languages
From Egyptian Arabic to Urdu—“Temisas Astronomical Observatory” goes by many names.
- Egyptian Arabic: “مرصد تيميزاس الفلكى”
- Spanish: “Observatorio Astronómico de Temisas”
- Urdu: “تمیساس فلکیاتی رصدگاہ”
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Highlights include El Gigante and Morro Teheral.
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