Montsec Astronomical Observatory

Montsec Astronomical Observatory is an observatory in , , . Access is restricted and requires permission. Montsec Astronomical Observatory is situated nearby to the cave , as well as near .
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  • Access is restricted and requires permission.
  • Type: Observatory
  • Description: astronomical observatory in Spain
  • Address: Sant Esteve de la Sarga

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Sant Alís and Castell de Sant Llorenç d’Ares.

Peak
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is the highest mountain of Montsec d'Ares, the central part of the Serra del Montsec in , Spain. It has an elevation of 1,675 metres above sea level. is situated 3½ km southeast of Montsec Astronomical Observatory.

Castle
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is a castle, which is situated 3 km west of Montsec Astronomical Observatory.

Mountain saddle
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is a mountain saddle, which is situated 3 km north of Montsec Astronomical Observatory.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Alsamora and Corçà.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet, which is situated 3½ km north of Montsec Astronomical Observatory.

Hamlet
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is a locality located in the municipality of , in province, , . As of 2020, it has a population of 24. is situated 4½ km southwest of Montsec Astronomical Observatory.

Locality
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is a locality, which is situated 5 km west of Montsec Astronomical Observatory.

Montsec Astronomical Observatory

Latitude
42.05167° or 42° 3′ 6″ north
Longitude
0.72975° or 0° 43′ 47″ east
Operator
Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia
Open location code
8FJ23P2H+MV
Open­Street­Map ID
way 185658636
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­observatory
Wiki­data ID
Q126893
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Spanish—“Montsec Astronomical Observatory” goes by many names.

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