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Observatorio Astronómico de la Universidad de los Andes

Observatorio Astronómico de la Universidad de los Andes is a public-facing university observatory in Bogotá’s central campus, with a rotating 4.5-metre dome, principal telescope and ESPARTACO high-resolution spectrograph supporting astronomy teaching, optical stellar spectroscopy and outreach. The operator offers free public observing and student or external-group visits by arrangement; dates and times depend on projects, capacity and weather, and nighttime entry requires advance university authorization. Confirm current schedule and accessibility with Uniandes before travel. Visitor location: Edificio H, Carrera 1 #18A-12, Bogotá, Colombia.

Identity

Name
Observatorio Astronómico de la Universidad de los Andes
Region
SA
Type
observatory

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Description
Observatorio Astronómico de la Universidad de los Andes is a public-facing university observatory in Bogotá’s central campus, with a rotating 4.5-metre dome, principal telescope and ESPARTACO high-resolution spectrograph supporting astronomy teaching, optical stellar spectroscopy and outreach. The operator offers free public observing and student or external-group visits by arrangement; dates and times depend on projects, capacity and weather, and nighttime entry requires advance university authorization. Confirm current schedule and accessibility with Uniandes before travel. Visitor location: Edificio H, Carrera 1 #18A-12, Bogotá, Colombia.
Latitude
4.60168
Location
Longitude
-74.06523
Operational Status
operational
Ownership
private

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Creation Time
August 15, 2026 at 04:14:43 UTC
Updated Time
August 15, 2026 at 04:23:19 UTC