Atacama: Stargazing & Andean Astronomy with Wine

Highlights

• Learn about stars and celestial objects with an astronomy specialist
• Stargaze with professional telescope at our exclusive, light-free pollution site
• Discover how ancient Andean cultures observed the sky and the Southern Cross
• Travel to ancient Greece through its constellations and enjoy an included photo
• Observe the night sky in the Atacama Desert, one of the clearest in the world

Description

Experience two different ways of understanding the night sky during your stargazing tour.

Begin with the Western astronomical perspective, exploring the universe through modern astronomy. Learn about stars, planets and the cosmos, and use telescopes to observe objects in our Solar System and deep space.

Then, take an Andean astronomical journey and discover how the ancient inhabitants of the Andes interpreted the universe, the Milky Way and the night sky. Centuries before the arrival of the Spanish, Andean communities were already carefully observing the sky and using this knowledge as part of their everyday lives.

Unlike Western constellations, which connect bright stars to create figures, Andean cultures also recognized dark constellations in the Milky Way, figures formed by the dark spaces between the stars. These celestial figures were connected to animals, water, seasons, agriculture and the cycles of life.

Throughout the experience, learn how to observe through a telescope and discover planets, stars, binary stars, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies, depending on the season and the objects visible that night.

At the end of the tour, take home a complimentary photo under the Atacama stars as a souvenir of your experience.

Please check the lunar calendar before booking, as moonlight can affect the visibility of stars and deep-sky objects.

Remember to check the lunar calendar before booking. If you book on moonlit nights, the sky may vary.

Includes

• Astronomy specialist guide
• Professional telescope equipment
• Courtesy photo under the Atacama night sky, sent by email
• Coffee, tea, or red wine
• Poncho (blanket) to keep you warm during the experience

Excludes

• Gratuities

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund