The Galician Night Watching Better Jun 2026

Watching the Atlantic from Cape Home at night provides a stunning panoramic view, where the only lights are the far-off beacons of lighthouses.

A biosphere reserve where the mountains create a natural barrier between Galicia and Castilla y León. Certified in 2023, this area is defined by its summits that brush 2,000 meters, traditional "pallozas" (circular dwellings), and a profound lack of light pollution. The Starlight certification is seen not just as an environmental achievement but as a vital tool for sustainable economic development, helping to preserve the dark sky for biodiversity and attract visitors to the region.

Galicia has excellent potential for stargazing, but it is also known for frequent cloud cover and humidity. Enthusiasts often travel to dark sky spots only to find the view blocked by marine fog or clouds.

The phrase "the Galician night watching better" suggests that there is a superior way to witness the dark. It is a rejection of the passive gaze.

Choose the summer months (June to September) for the clearest weather and the best views of the Milky Way core.

Galician municipalities within dark-sky zones have overhauled their public infrastructure. Traditional high-pressure sodium and unshielded white LED streetlights are being replaced with smart, warm-amber LED fixtures. These new lights point strictly downward, keeping the sky dark. Community-Led Astro-Preservation

To understand why holds true, we must first look at the sky itself. Unlike the Mediterranean coast, which often suffers from calima (Saharan dust) and high humidity, Galicia benefits from the Atlantic winds. These winds, while bringing rain to the famous "green Spain," also sweep away atmospheric particles that blur stargazing.

The very name Compostela is often tied to the Latin Campus Stellae , or "". Legend tells of a shepherd named Pelagius, who in the 9th century followed a celestial light to find the long-lost tomb of St. James. This discovery transformed Galicia into the heart of a continental pilgrimage, where travelers walked the Camino das Estrelas (The Starry Way)—believing the Milky Way above was a divine map mirrored by the path beneath their feet. Where the Earth Meets the Sky

With Jamf + Phobio, it’s easy as 1-2-3.

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Step 1: Export a list of computers and devices from Jamf.

1. Create an Advanced Inventory Search for Computers and/or Devices

Log into Jamf Pro, under Computers and/or Devices, select Search Inventory and click the “+ New” button to create an Advanced Search.

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The next view has 4 tabs: Search Criteria Display Reports

2. Search tab

Save and name this Advanced Search for future use or reference. the galician night watching better

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Then move on to the next tab…

3. Criteria tab

Here is where we set the rules to define which devices should be included in Search Report.
For example, you can use attributes like model, management status, location, ownership or any other inventory criteria.

To add a criterion, click on the “+ Add” button and select the attribute, operator, and value for the rule.

The most common criteria (i.e. “Model”) are listed by default, so to select specific parameters such as device age by purchase date (i.e. “PO Date”), ownership, Activation Lock, Carrier Network, lease status, etc. you may need to select “Show Advanced Criteria.”

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In this example, we’ll look for devices that were purchased over 600 days ago, so the rule would be

criteria: PO Date
operator: more than x days ago
value: 600

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You can add multiple criteria to narrow down the group using “All” or “Any” logic to determine whether all or any of the criteria must be met for a device to be included in the results.

More information on setting criteria for Advanced Searches and Smart Lists is available here: https://docs.jamf.com/10.31.0/jamf-pro/administrator-guide/Advanced_Computer_Searches.html

4. Display tab

Now select the fields to display in the CSV export for each device so Phobio can assess its value. These should include at-minimum:

Under Device or Hardware:

Capacity MB
Model
Model Number
Serial Number

For mobile devices, under Network:

Current Carrier Network
IMEI

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You may of course add any other fields which you feel may be useful for reference or for quoting device values.

5. Reports tab

Download Report as CSV file.

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Save this Advanced Search to reuse, edit and/or duplicate in the Search Inventory section. Watching the Atlantic from Cape Home at night

Step 2: Submit your list of devices for a guaranteed buyback quote.

Step 3: Review and accept your quote, then let Phobio handle the logistics.

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