Visits to the scientific heritage 
“Ramón Mª Aller”Astronomical Observatory
The University of Santiago de Compostela has an Astronomical Observatory (http://www.usc.eres/astro), since 1943 founded by the eminent astronomer Ramón Mª Aller, when he moved his telescopes and books from Lalin. Today, this Center is scientifically managed by a research team from the USC with a high international profile , particularly in the field of double and multiple stars and, in addition to teaching, it has extensive outreach programs available to the public.
Nowadays, the Observatory holds one of the largest national telescopes within the university field, a complete library and a weather station which also stands out for its beauty. Visitors have the opportunity to come to the Observatory to see its facilities, history, research and current achievements and even to make observations through telescopes.
Opening times
The visit includes night observation, whenever the weather allows
GROUPS*: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 18:00
INDIVIDUALS: Friday from 21:00 to 00:00
*For school groups it is possible to visit the Observatory in the morning, on request
MEETING POINT: Astronomical Observatory, Campus Vida
Prizes
- Individual general: 7 euros
- Group general: 6 euros (minimum 12 people, maximum 20 people)
- Groups organized by the USC, senior citizens, students from other university communities and holders of the youth card: 5 euros
- Institutional visits and members of the university community (first visit free): 3 euros
- Children under 12 years-old, free
- School groups: free, by appointment
Ticket information, sale and collection
Pazo de Fonseca, phone number +34 981 555 268
Information and group reservation
Vice-rectorate of Culture
+34 981 563 100, ext. 11018