Fabra Observatory
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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).
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Alternative names | Observatorio Fabra | ||||
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Named after | Camil Fabra i Fontanills | ||||
Organization | Real Academia de Ciencias y Artes de Barcelona | ||||
Observatory code | 006 | ||||
Location | Barcelona, Spain, EU | ||||
Coordinates | 41°25′06″N 2°07′27″E | ||||
Established | 1904 | ||||
Website | fabra | ||||
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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 oldest observatory in the world that is still functioning.
It is where the comet 32P/Comas Solà was discovered by Josep Comas Solà.