Fabra Observatory

The Fabra Observatory (Catalan: Observatori Fabra, IPA: [upsəɾβəˈtɔɾi ˈfaβɾə]; obs. code: 006) is an astronomical observatory located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain pointed towards the south at 415 metres above sea level (latitude: 41,4184° N; longitude: 2,1239° E).

Fabra Observatory
Alternative namesObservatorio Fabra
Named afterCamil Fabra i Fontanills 
OrganizationReal Academia de Ciencias y Artes de Barcelona
Observatory code006
LocationBarcelona, Barcelonès, Àmbit metropolità de Barcelona, Catalonia
Coordinates41°25′06″N 2°07′27″E
Established1904
Websitefabra.cat
Telescopes
MailhatRefracting telescope
Baker-Nunn cameraSchmidt telescope
Location of Fabra Observatory
Related media on Wikimedia Commons

It was established in 1904 and belongs to the Royal Academy of Science and Arts of Barcelona (Catalan: Reial Acadèmia de Ciències i Arts de Barcelona). Its main activity is the study of asteroids and comets. It is the fourth most ancient observatory in the world that is still functioning.

It is where the comet 32P/Comas Solà was discovered by Josep Comas Solà.

Telescope

The double refractor was built by Mailhat, Paris, in 1904. The visual instrument (the lower of the two tubes) has an aperture of 38 cm and a focal length of 6 meters (f/15.8). The photographic instrument also has an aperture of 38 cm, but a shorter focal length of 4 meters (f/10.5).[1]

  • Mailhat telescope
  • Mailhat refractor from 1904
  • Fabra Observatory on the hill above the metropolis

See also

References
  1. H. Raab, image description on WikiMedia Commons.
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