Roque de los Muchachos

Roque de los Muchachos is a parking area in Paso, El, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Roque de los Muchachos is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint Mirador del Roque Los Muchachos, as well as near the tourism office Roque de Muchachos.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Roque de los Muchachos and Roque de los Muchachos Observatory.

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 350 metres northwest of Roque de 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 290 metres north of Roque de los Muchachos.