Yebes Observatory

Yebes Observatory (Spanish: Centro Astronómico de Yebes (CAY)) is an astronomical observatory located at Yebes, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.[1]

Yebes Observatory is the main scientific and technical facility of the National Geographic Institute of Spain.

The facilities include two radio telescopes, a solar tower, an astrograph and a Gravimeter. The most powerful telescope is the 40 m telescope.

References

  1. ↑ "Yebes Observatory RT40m CALL FOR PROPOSALS". Ministerio de Fomento. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
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Coordinates: 40°31′31″N 3°05′19″W / 40.5252°N 3.0887°W / 40.5252; -3.0887

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