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MONTSEC STARLIGHT

A JOURNEY TO THE UNIVERSE

Although El Montsec is considered the natural boundary between
the local districts of the Pyrenees and the Lands of Lleida, that is
not its most outstanding feature. This is, perhaps, the quality of
its night skies and its lack of light pollution; this has made this
ridge the nerve centre of places for observing the heavens.
These attributes have also meant that it has received double
certification from the Starlight Foundation, as both a Starlight
Tourist Destination and a Starlight Reserve. This official
recognition, endorsed by UNESCO, distinguishes the best points
from which to observe the stars.
You can stargaze from anywhere at El Montsec, but to observe
them well and really get to know them, the best place to go is the
Centre for Observing the Universe, which is located just a few
kilometres from the medieval village of Àger.

Astronomy Park of El Montsec
Centre for Observing the
Universe. Àger
Tel. +34 973 053 022
parcastronomic.cat
Epicentre - Centre for Visitors
to the Geopark
Tel. +34 973 653 470
pallarsjussa.net/en/epicentre

Montsec Astronomical Park. Àger. Noguera Oriol Clavera

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