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The guide astronomers will explain how the scientific instruments work and what kind of research is done at the OAdM.<\/p>\n<p>The duration of the visit is about one hour and it is free. As places are limited, prior <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ieec.cat\/en\/content\/263\/visits-form\">registration is required and can be done via the following form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Public visits in 2019 will be organised as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sunday, 19 May at 12:00 pm;<\/li>\n<li>Sunday, 16 June at 12:00 pm<\/li>\n<li>Sunday, 14 July at 12:00 pm;<\/li>\n<li>Sunday, 18 August at 12:00 pm;<\/li>\n<li>Sunday, 15 September at 12:00 pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More information about the OAdM can be found <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ieec.cat\/en\/content\/206\/what-s-the-oadm\">here<\/a>.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At 1,570 meters, the Montsec Astronomical Observatory (OAdM) is located in one of the most suitable areas on the European continent for astronomical observation, thanks to the combination of weather conditions and the low effect of light pollution. 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