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The largest astronomical observatory in the Girona region

The largest astronomical observatory in the Girona region

The weekly newspaper NOVA was echoed in the April 4, 2017 edition of the start of construction of the observatory.

Albanyà’s observatory is starting to take shape

Albanyà’s observatory is starting to take shape

The status of the construction works of the observatory, on the cover and in the interior pages of the Weekly Week of the Alt Empordà on May 23.

The largest astronomical observatory in Girona is taking shape

The largest astronomical observatory in Girona is taking shape

HORA NOVA collects in the May 23 edition that the works are progressing and that the observatory will be inaugurated on Saturday, July 1.

More telescopes pointing up at Girona’s skies

More telescopes pointing up at Girona’s skies

EL PUNT AVUI highlights that the new observatory can become a tourist attraction.

The sky and the stars as a tourist attraction

The sky and the stars as a tourist attraction

The ARA newspaper collects the bet for astrotourism with the observatory.

The largest telescope in the Girona area is in Albanyà

The largest telescope in the Girona area is in Albanyà

The inauguration of the largest telescope in Gerona, in CATALUNYA RÀDIO.

The Observatory, on the TV3 midday news

The Observatory, on the TV3 midday news

TV3 highlights the quality of the Albanyà night sky on the opening day of the observatory.

Albanyà inaugurates the observatory with the largest telescope in Girona

Albanyà inaugurates the observatory with the largest telescope in Girona

The premiere of the observatory, on the website of 324, DIARI DE GIRONA and VILAWEB.

The inauguration on TVE 1 Weekend News

The inauguration on TVE 1 Weekend News

La1 describes Albanyà as the point of Western Europe where you can best see the sky.

EL PERIÓDICO newspaper dedicates an article to the inauguration of the observatory

EL PERIÓDICO newspaper dedicates an article to the inauguration of the observatory

The text highlights that it is the first astronomical observatory with a distinctive IDA for the quality of its sky

Albanyà inaugurates the astronomical observatory

Albanyà inaugurates the astronomical observatory

The website GIRONANOTÍCIES echoes the inauguration of the installation

Albanyà, the perfect place for seeing the stars

Albanyà, the perfect place for seeing the stars

The opening of the most important observatory in Gerona, on the 324 website

From Albanyà to the skies

From Albanyà to the skies

EL PUNT AVUI highlights the implementation of an observatory open to professionals and the general public

Albanyà, the best place in Spain for seeing the stars

Albanyà, the best place in Spain for seeing the stars

The Big Vang (LA VANGUARDIA newspaper’s science channel) dedicates an article to the new observatory.

From Albanyà to the skies

From Albanyà to the skies

The weekly HORA NOVA dedicates the theme of the July 4th edition to the inauguration of the new observatory.

Albanyà inaugurates the largest astronomical observatory in Girona

Albanyà inaugurates the largest astronomical observatory in Girona

The weekly L'EMPORDÀ gathers the inauguration of the new installation

The best sky for seeing the stars

The best sky for seeing the stars

The ARA newspaper highlights that Albanyà is the town with the least certified light pollution

The observatory with the largest telescope in Girona

The observatory with the largest telescope in Girona

Extensive article in LA VANGUARDIA about the inauguration of the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory

The inauguration, on the socpetit.cat website

The inauguration, on the socpetit.cat website

The article emphasizes that Albanyà is one of the points of Western Europe where the sky can be seen best

Albanyà inaugurates a new astronomical observatory

Albanyà inaugurates a new astronomical observatory

The inauguration of the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory, in Empordà TV

Inauguration of Albanyà Astronomical Observatory

Inauguration of Albanyà Astronomical Observatory

Channel 10 Empordà refers to the inauguration of the new astronomical observatory of Albanyà on Saturday, July 1st.

Albanyà’s night sky on TVE1 Local Midday News

Albanyà’s night sky on TVE1 Local Midday News

TVE1 highlights Albanyà for becoming the first International Dark Sky Park on the peninsula.

The most powerful telescope, on the TVE 9 o'clock News on the 6 July

The most powerful telescope, on the TVE 9 o'clock News on the 6 July

TVE highlights the recognition of Albanyà as the first International Dark Sky Park in Spain.

Many have already enjoyed Albanyà’s skies

Many have already enjoyed Albanyà’s skies

La Vanguardia echoes the success of the premiere of the Astronomical Observatory

The success of Albanyà Astronomical Observatory in El País newspaper

The success of Albanyà Astronomical Observatory in El País newspaper

More than 1400 people have enjoyed the skies of Albanyà, since its inauguration.

El Mundo newspaper talks about astronomical tourism boost at Girona province through Albanyà Astronomical Observatory

El Mundo newspaper talks about astronomical tourism boost at Girona province through Albanyà Astronomical Observatory

The Spanish newspaper talks, on 11th of March, about the singularity of Albanyà's sky, proven that it has received some international recognizements.

The Diari de Girona dedicates two news to the astronomical tourism boost at Girona province

The Diari de Girona dedicates two news to the astronomical tourism boost at Girona province

In the first one, it summarizes particularities of Albanyà's sky and its Astronomical Observatory, and the two Dark Sky international recognizement it has received and that makes the zone unique in the world.

La Vanguardia talks about Albanyà Astronomical Observatory and the boost that astronomical tourism receives

La Vanguardia talks about Albanyà Astronomical Observatory and the boost that astronomical tourism receives

The Catalan newspaper dedicates, on March 7th, a long feature report about the crescent implication along the years on reducing light contamination at Bassegoda Park and Albanyà town.

El Punt Avui publishes an article about astronomical tourism's arrival at Girona province

El Punt Avui publishes an article about astronomical tourism's arrival at Girona province

The Catalan newspaper talks about the joint touristic initiative between the Board and the Observatory to make astronomic tourism closer to Girona

9Diari highlights the boost astronomical tourism receives from Costa Brava Tourism's Board

9Diari highlights the boost astronomical tourism receives from Costa Brava Tourism's Board

The Alt Empordà newspaper summarizes how the firs International Dark Sky Park on Spain becomes a new attraction of Girona province.

Vilaweb talks about the astronomical tourism boost in Albanyà

Vilaweb talks about the astronomical tourism boost in Albanyà

The Catalan web highlights, on March 7th, how the first International Dark Sky Park becomes now a new touristic attraction at Girona's province.

ABC newspaper highlights astronomical tourism's promotion at the first International Dark Sky Park of Spain

ABC newspaper highlights astronomical tourism's promotion at the first International Dark Sky Park of Spain

The newspaper explains, on March, how Albanyà has become a perfect place for stargazing thanks to Esteve Guerra & Pere Guerra, Bassegoda Park and Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's directors, and the town itself.

Aldia.cat publishes about the 10.000 visitors' prevision at Albanyà Astronomical Observatory this 2018

Aldia.cat publishes about the 10.000 visitors' prevision at Albanyà Astronomical Observatory this 2018

The Catalan web dedicates an article, on March, the 10.000 visitors prevision at Albanyà Astronomical Observatory this 2018, proven thatit has received more than 4.500 visitors in half a year since it was inaugurated on mid 2017.

El Gerió Digital talks about the astronomical tourism boost at Girona's province

El Gerió Digital talks about the astronomical tourism boost at Girona's province

The web explains the history of the crescent light decontamination at Bassegoda Park and Albanyà town, and how it has become in two Dark Sky recognizements for its sky that make it unique in the world.

Empordà.info highlights the astronomical tourism boost at Girona's province by having Albanyà as the main core

Empordà.info highlights the astronomical tourism boost at Girona's province by having Albanyà as the main core

The web from Empordà says the first International Dark Sky Park of Spain is going to be the main core of astronomical tourism at Girona's province on this 2018.

The 'Rosette Nebula' shows up at Gerió Digital

The 'Rosette Nebula' shows up at Gerió Digital

The Gerió Digital publishes news about Albanyà Astronomical Observatory picturing the 'Rosette Nebula'

The Diari de Girona dedicates a feature to the 'Rosette Nebula' photographed by the AOO

The Diari de Girona dedicates a feature to the 'Rosette Nebula' photographed by the AOO

The Diari de Girona publishes a feature about the 'Rosette Nebula' photographed by the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's president

'Rosette Nebula' pictured by the AAO appears at Empordà.info

'Rosette Nebula' pictured by the AAO appears at Empordà.info

Empordà.info talks about the 'Rosette Nebula' photography taken by the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory

Aldia.cat talks about the 'Rosette Nebula'

Aldia.cat talks about the 'Rosette Nebula'

The Catalan digital media publishes a brief new about the 'Rosette Nebula' picture taken by the Albanyà Astronomicla Observatory

The 'Rosette Nebula', also at ABC, El Periódico and La Vanguardia

The 'Rosette Nebula', also at ABC, El Periódico and La Vanguardia

ABC, El Periódico and La Vanguardia publishes about the picture taken of the 'Rosette Nebula' from Albanyà Astronomical Observatory

Hora Nova talks about astrotourism boost in Girona province

Hora Nova talks about astrotourism boost in Girona province

The web of the weekle newspaper Hora Nova says that Albanyà Astronomical Observatory and some hotel owners have closed deals to boost astrotourism

The Punt Avui talks about the first scholarship program of Albanyà Astronomical Observatory

The Punt Avui talks about the first scholarship program of Albanyà Astronomical Observatory

The Punt Avui talks about the first scholarship program of Albanyà Astronomical Observatory

Empordà.info highlights the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory 's scholarships

Empordà.info highlights the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory 's scholarships

Empordà.info talks about the creation of the first Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's scholarships and how they're focused to local students

The Diari de Girona dedicates an article to the first OAA's scholarships.

The Diari de Girona dedicates an article to the first OAA's scholarships.

The Diari de Girona publishes an article to the first Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's scholarships.

The 9Diari talks about the presentations of the first OAA's scholarships

The 9Diari talks about the presentations of the first OAA's scholarships

The 9Diari talks about the public presentation of the first Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's scholarships' program

Hora Nova talks about the first Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's scholarships

Hora Nova talks about the first Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's scholarships

The weekly newspaper Hora Nova dedicates half page of its paper edition to the first Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's scholarships

The Diari de Girona highlights the Constellations' Room inauguration

The Diari de Girona highlights the Constellations' Room inauguration

The Diari de Girona publishes an article about the Constellations' Room inauguration at Bassegoda Park

9Diari highlights the International Astronomy Day at Bassegoda Park & AAO

9Diari highlights the International Astronomy Day at Bassegoda Park & AAO

9Diari talks about the Constellations' Room inauguration and International Astronomy Day's celebration at Albanyà Astronomical Observatory

The Empordà talks, in its paper version, about International Astronomy Day's celebration at AAO

The Empordà talks, in its paper version, about International Astronomy Day's celebration at AAO

The Empordà newspaper highlights the International Astronomy Day's celebration and the inaugurations of the Constellations' Room and the heated harrow of Albanyà Astronomical Observatory

A feature report in La Vanguardia about the experience of Albanyà Astronomical Observatory

A feature report in La Vanguardia about the experience of Albanyà Astronomical Observatory

The newspaper's digital version highlights the astronomical stragazings and the AAO scholarships

La Vanguardia talks about the first stargazings of AAO's season

La Vanguardia talks about the first stargazings of AAO's season

The digital version of the newspaper highlights one of the first stargazings with Albanyà's neighbours

The 9Diari talks about the presentation of the first AOO's scholarship

The 9Diari talks about the presentation of the first AOO's scholarship

The 9Diari highlights the presentation of the first Albanyà Astronomical Observatory to Aleksandra Selezneva, from Roses

The Empordà dedicates two features –online and on paper– about the presentation of the first AOO's scholarship

The Empordà dedicates two features –online and on paper– about the presentation of the first AOO's scholarship

The newspaper Empordà dedicates two features, in its digital and paper version, about the presentation of the first Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's scholarship to Aleksandra Selezneva, from Roses

The Diari de Girona talks about the presentation of the first AOO's scholarship

The Diari de Girona talks about the presentation of the first AOO's scholarship

Girona's region newspaper highlights de winner of the first Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's scholarship, Aleksandra Selezneva from Roses

La Vanguardia highlights the presentation of the first AOO's scholarship

La Vanguardia highlights the presentation of the first AOO's scholarship

La Vanguardia publishes about the presentation of the first Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's scholarship to Aleksandra Selezneva, studient who achieved a grade of 10

Aleksandra Selezneva, awarded with the firs Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's scholarship, in Hora Nova

Aleksandra Selezneva, awarded with the firs Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's scholarship, in Hora Nova

The Hora Nova newspaper publishes, on its paper version, a feature about the presentation of the firs Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's scholarship to the student Aleksandra Selezneva

La Vanguardia has talked with Aleksandra Selezneva during her expedition to Namibia

La Vanguardia has talked with Aleksandra Selezneva during her expedition to Namibia

The newspaper publishes a feature about the Shelios scientific expedition, some days before it ends.

A time lapse of the Perseids meteor shower frome the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory, broadcasted at the 3/24 channel

A time lapse of the Perseids meteor shower frome the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory, broadcasted at the 3/24 channel

The 3/24 channel has broadcasted, last August 13th, some fascinating images of the Perseids meteor shower, captured using the time lapse technique at the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory.

L’Empordà dedicates a feature report to the first year of life of Albanyà Astronomical Observatory

L’Empordà dedicates a feature report to the first year of life of Albanyà Astronomical Observatory

It also publishes a brief interview with Aleksandra Selezneva, winner of the first AOO's scholarship, who just came back from the Shelios expedition in Namibia for stargazing.

Empordà TV broadcasts a piece of news about AOO's intention to become another tourism benchmark from Costa Brava

Empordà TV broadcasts a piece of news about AOO's intention to become another tourism benchmark from Costa Brava

After the recent Perseids meteor shower seen at the AOO, the local TV dedicates a piece of news to the goal of the Observatoryh, which is to become an excellent destination for astrotourists.

NASA chooses an image from Juan Carlos Casado as 'Astronomy Picture of the Day' and Girona province newspaper journals talk about it

NASA chooses an image from Juan Carlos Casado as 'Astronomy Picture of the Day' and Girona province newspaper journals talk about it

The Astronomical Picture of the Day of today, 23th of August, chosen by the NASA, is a work from Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's president, Juan Carlos Casado; and the 47th they choose from him.

The 'Sàpiens' magazine dedicates a feature report to the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory

The 'Sàpiens' magazine dedicates a feature report to the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory

The publication, which is from No. 197 (August 2018) is a feature report that explains the special characteristics of Albanyà sky, and the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory's history and a description of one of its stargazings.

'Sky at night' highlights the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory as one of the must-go places in Spain due to observate night skies

'Sky at night' highlights the Albanyà Astronomical Observatory as one of the must-go places in Spain due to observate night skies

This prestigious British magazine also talks about the Dark Sky International Park, and how the Observatory offers stargazing sessions frequently.

NASA chooses an image from Juan Carlos Casado, AAO's president, for its 'Astronomy Picture Of the Day'

NASA chooses an image from Juan Carlos Casado, AAO's president, for its 'Astronomy Picture Of the Day'

The 'Astronomy Picture Of the Day' from last December 7th chosen by NASA is the 48th picture they choose that is from Casado, an image of the Wirtanen 46p comet.

The Observatory announces that it'll collaborate with NASA next 2019 and mass media from all Catalunya talks about it

The Observatory announces that it'll collaborate with NASA next 2019 and mass media from all Catalunya talks about it

The Observatory has made its first scientific input and will track the NASA's TES spaceship.

El Periódico de Catalunya talks about our observatory as one of the places where to stargaze this summer

El Periódico de Catalunya talks about our observatory as one of the places where to stargaze this summer

El Periódico de Catalunya, in a special feature report about sky observation and astronomical tourism, about Observatori Astronòmic Albanyà.

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