Place to visit
Observatorio Astronómico Municipal de León Pedro Duque, Spain: what it is and when to go
Observatorio Astronómico Municipal de León Pedro Duque is an observatory in Spain (León, Spain). Interests: Stargazing. The best time to visit is November to March. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Observatory · Stargazing
- Where
- Spain
- You can go
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 285 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Ayuntamiento de León
- Coordinates
- 42.57532, -5.56629
What it is and where
Observatorio Astronómico Municipal de León Pedro Duque is an observatory in Spain (León, Spain).
It is in León, Spain, where this site lists 27 more places to see, 604 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.57532, -5.56629; the nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 285 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Ayuntamiento de León
It is one of the Stargazing places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
Months when you can visit Observatorio Astronómico Municipal de León Pedro Duque: November to March.
- JanPossible9:12
- FebPossible10:20
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBetter not13:10
- MayBetter not14:26
- JunBetter not15:07
- JulBetter not14:50
- AugBetter not13:44
- SepBetter not12:16
- OctBetter not10:49
- NovPossible9:31
- DecPossible8:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Cazurra Brew PubBrewery2.1 km
- Cervezas Brew IndieBrewery2.3 km
- Walls of LeónCultural property in León, Spain2.6 km
- Palacio de los GuzmanesPalace in León, Spain2.6 km
- Casa BotinesCultural property in León, Spain2.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Stargazing
- Roque de los Muchachos Observatory: Spanish astronomical observatory
- Fabra Observatory: observatory in Barcelona, Spain
- Calar Alto Observatory: astronomical observatory in Almeria, Spain
- Sierra Nevada Observatory: Observatory
- La Sagra Observatory: Observatory
- Teide Observatory: Spanish astronomical observatory
Every Spain place under Stargazing, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Observatorio Astronómico Municipal de León Pedro Duque?
It is an observatory in Spain.
When is the best time to visit Observatorio Astronómico Municipal de León Pedro Duque?
November to March. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53.
How do you get to Observatorio Astronómico Municipal de León Pedro Duque?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 285 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Cazurra Brew Pub, Cervezas Brew Indie, Walls of León. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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