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Bortle 2 ★ High Alpine Observatory Reserve 📍 Andalusia, Spain

Sierra Nevada Astronomical Observatory (OSN)

37.0642000° N, -3.3847000° E • Elevation: 2896m

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🌌 About This Observing Location

Located near the Veleta peak in southern Spain, offering crisp high-altitude clarity above Mediterranean marine fog.

Bortle Scale Class 2
Elevation 2896 m
Latitude 37.064°
Longitude -3.385°

☁️ 4-Night Stargazing Cloud Forecast

Updated hourly via Open-Meteo
Wed, Nov 4
66%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:13
Sunrise: 07:40
Overcast Sky
Thu, Nov 5
0%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:12
Sunrise: 07:41
Optimal Sky
Fri, Nov 6
89%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:11
Sunrise: 07:42
Overcast Sky
Sat, Nov 7
89%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 18:10
Sunrise: 07:43
Overcast Sky

✨ Darkness & Sky Quality

Class 2: Truly dark site with negligible glow.

Naked-Eye Limiting Mag: 7.1 – 7.5 mag
Milky Way Visibility: Brilliant with complex structures
Zodiacal Light: Distinct in spring/autumn

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