To infinity and beyond

Mankind has a special feeling about stars. In Madrid you can let go and enjoy astronomy. One of the mottos of Madrid is “From Madrid to the Sky”. Today we’re going to be with you in your journey through the skies. If you like planets, constellations, stars, galaxies… Then you’re in luck.

Lunar Museum of Fresnedillas de la Oliva

The Lunar Museum is located in Fresnedillas de la Oliva first opened in 2010. In this centre we can see singular objects that belonged to Neil Armstrong, suits and work suits,

Madrid Deep Space Communications Complex

The Madrid Deep Space Communications complex (MDSCC) is a communications centre that opened in 1965. This complex is part of the Deep Space Newtork and has more than 6 antennas.

This facility helps the communication in the city, it also serves as an investigation site for radioastronomy. Some of it can be visited in a museum with temporary and permanent collections.

Royal observatory of Madrid

The Royal Observatory of Madrid, officially opened in 1790 why Charles the 4th was reigning. This wonderful building is located in the 3rd street of Alonso XIII’s and has a wide library and different astronomy instruments.

A very recommendable didactic visit, specially for families and people coming to Madrid with children.

Madrid’s planetary

The Planetary was opened in 1986. Since 3 decades ago it has a very important educational task. In addition to the visits to the planetary itself and the different projects that will be taking place soon, there’s also programmed activities like talks, dance, live music…