Calar Alto Observatory

Summary

Calar Alto Observatory is an astronomical observatory^[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• Calar Alto Observatory is located in Gérgal^[3].
• Calar Alto Observatory is located in Bacares^[4].
• Calar Alto Observatory is in the country of Spain^[5].
• Calar Alto Observatory's instance of is recorded as astronomical observatory^[6].
• The location of Calar Alto Observatory was Calar Alto^[7].
• Calar Alto Observatory is part of Unique Scientific and Technical Infrastructures^[8].
• Calar Alto Observatory's Commons category is recorded as Calar Alto Observatory^[9].
• Calar Alto Observatory comprises Calar Alto 2.2m Telescope^[10].
• Calar Alto Observatory comprises Calar Alto 3.5m Telescope^[11].
• Calar Alto Observatory's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 37.22361111, 'lon': -2.54611111}^[12].
• Calar Alto Observatory's official website is recorded as http://www.caha.es^[13].
• Calar Alto Observatory sits at an elevation of {'unit': 'Q11573', 'amount': '+2168'}^[14].

Body

Identity

Calar Alto Observatory is part of Unique Scientific and Technical Infrastructures^[8].

Brands and Namesakes

Things named for Calar Alto Observatory include 189202 Calar Alto^[15], an asteroid^[16].

Why It Matters

Calar Alto Observatory has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2] It is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[17]

It is credited with the discovery of 124143 Joséluiscorral^[18], an asteroid^[19]. Entities named for it include 189202 Calar Alto^[15], an asteroid^[16].

FAQs

What did Calar Alto Observatory discover?

Calar Alto Observatory is credited as discoverer of 124143 Joséluiscorral^[18].