ABOUT Observatório Abrahão de Moraes
Rua do Observatório,
Zip Code:
13280-000,
Fazenda Santana -
Valinhos
/SP
Built in 1972, this observatory sits on a sprawling 450,000 sq m site surrounded by native woodland. The architecture is a unique blend of exposed brick and metal framework. All rooms feature retractable ceilings for stargazing. Equipped with seismographic and geomagnetic stations, it stands out for its role in scientific research.
Responsible Person Name: Secretaria
E-mail: observatorio@iag.usp.br
Landline: (19) 3856-5400
Social Media:
**The São Paulo State Film Commission shall not be held liable for any incidents, conditions, negotiations, or setbacks related to the use of the listed locations for filming. To verify information and negotiate usage, please contact the location managers or owners directly.
General Location Features
Type of property
- State Government
Available infrastructure
- Security cameras
- Access path/road
- Parking
- Favorable Natural Lighting
- Restrooms
- Security/access control
- Power outlets
Logistics and accessibility
- Access for large vehicles and trucks
- Loading and unloading areas
- Easily accessible road connections
- Ease of internal mobility on site
- Proper signage
Flexibility and Restrictions
- Ability to support heavy equipment
- Availability for night filming
- Special permissions for filming
- Possibility of filming at different times
- Access restriction
- Restriction on movement of vehicles and equipment
- Legal or environmental restrictions
Sound and Acoustics
- Sound control in environments (closed spaces)
- Natural sounds (wind, Other animals, water, etc.)
Access methods
- 4x4 SUV
- Truck
- Car
- Motorcycle
- Van/Minibus












