The areas of the Centre d’Observació de l’Univers:
Centre d’Observació de l’Univers is a large, multi-purpose facility which is intended to become an educational benchmark for teaching astronomy and geology in Catalonia. The COU is located in the municipality of Àger [see map]. The COU provides a link between the general public and scientific knowledge, giving visitors an insight into the exciting world of science and to discovering the surroundings of Montsec. The centre takes advantage of the unique characteristics of the location's sky for observing the Universe in a setting that reveals the Earth's evolution through the geology of the mountain range.
The COU comprises three main buildings:
Central Building:
This contains the reception and administration office, the permanent exhibition, the workshop classrooms, the computer classroom and other services. visit
The Eye of Montsec:
This building is unique in Spain and contains both a multimedia digital planetarium and a platform for direct observation of the sky. Its 12-metre diameter dome and front wall are completely retractable, offering visitors a spectacular view of the sky above Montsec. visit
The Telescopes Park:
This area is specifically for observing the sky, both at night and during the day. The Park comprises two buildings with observation domes containing two automated telescopes, a coelostat for solar observation and a set of portable telescopes. visit
Centre d’Observació de l’Univers
Camí del Coll d'Ares, s/n, 25691- Àger (Lleida).
Telephones: (+34) 973 053 022 / 973 455 246
of the Consorci del Montsec.
(+34) 973 455 096