Summary
The Temisas Astronomical Observatory (Spanish: Observatorio Astronomico del Temisas) 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 (2,790 ft).
 Temisas Observatory during the 2015 lunar eclipse | |
| Location | Montaña de Arriba 35270 Temisas (Agüimes) Gran Canaria, Spain |
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| Coordinates | 27°53′55″N 15°31′55″W / 27.8986182°N 15.5319536°W |
| Altitude | 850 metres (2,790 ft) |
| Website | astrotemisas |
  Location of Observatorio Astronomico del Temisas | |
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The observatory was opened in 2008 and is operated by the Fundación Canaria Observatorio de Temisas.[1]
Facilities edit
Temisas Observatory is mostly aimed at an educational and tourist market, and runs a regular program of public events.[2]
The observatory has a Meade LX600 ACF Schmidt–Cassegrain telescope with a 14-inch (360 mm) mirror, f8. Additionally it has a range of smaller telescopes for visitors, an exhibition hall and a visitors' centre.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Historia del O.A.T". Observatorio Astronómico de Temisas. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ "Un Verano Bajo las Estrellas de Gran Canaria en el Observatorio de Temisas". Noticias Canarias (in Spanish). 20 June 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ^ "About us". Observatorio Astronómico de Temisas. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
External links edit
- "Temisas Astronomical Observatory". Tripadvisor.
- "Star gazing in Gran Canaria". GranCanaria.com. Cabildo Insular de Gran canaria. Retrieved 13 February 2019.