Highlights
- Enjoy a coffee break with red lights to adjust your vision
- See the best sky in the world away from light pollution
- See deep-sky objects and understand stellar evolution
- See planets and deep-sky objects through professional telescopes
- Take home an astrophotograph with professional development included
Description
Enjoy an unforgettable evening in San Pedro de Atacama and discover why this desert has one of the clearest skies on the planet. This astronomy tour is designed for those who want to understand the night sky, not just look at it.
We'll start with a welcome and a coffee break, using red lights to help your eyes adjust to the darkness. Then you'll learn how to find your way using the stars: the cardinal points, the ecliptic, and how to tell the difference between the twinkling of stars and the steady glow of planets.
With powerful telescopes, we'll observe deep-sky objects and explore, in an entertaining way, the life cycle of stars: how they are born, evolve, and die.
The experience is led by specialists trained in our own educational program in Atacama. To wrap up, we'll do an astrophotography session with a camera and professional development so you can take home a unique souvenir.
We operate outside the town, away from light pollution, on clear nights (except on dates close to the full moon).
Includes
Pickup at the meeting point and drop-off at the hotel
Transportation by own vehicle
Use of telescopes and professional accessories
Blankets to protect from the cold
Hot spiced wine
Sweet and savory snacks
Professional photo with the stars in the background
Groups separated by language. There is no translation on our tours
Outdoor heater during the cold season
Excludes
Campfires (they dazzle your vision)
Gratuities (Optional)
Travel insurance
Items of a personal nature
Warm clothes (bring your own layers)
Dinner or full meals
Important Information
- Tours are held on all clear nights, except on days close to the full moon.
In the event of bad weather, the tour will be rescheduled based on passenger availability, or a 100% refund will be issued.
The nights are very cold; please wear warm, layered clothing
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
