Temisas Astronomical Observatory
The Temisas Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory on the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, Spain. It is located on Montaña de Arriba, Temisas, in the Agüimes municipality in the south-east of the island, at an altitude of.
The observatory was opened in 2008 and is operated by the Fundación Canaria Observatorio de Temisas.Facilities
Temisas Observatory is mostly aimed at an educational and tourist market, and runs a regular program of public events.
The observatory has a Meade LX600 ACF Schmidt–Cassegrain telescope with a mirror, f8. Additionally it has a range of smaller telescopes for visitors, an exhibition hall and a visitors' centre.
