Night Adventure to explore the skies of San Pedro de Atacama
Highlights
- Clear Skies: Experience one of the best locations in the world for astronomical observing.
- High-power telescopes: Observe stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies with impressive clarity.
- Specialized guides: Learn about the cosmos with detailed explanations from expert astronomers.
- Unique experience: Enjoy a magical night in the dazzling starry blanket of the Atacama Desert.
Itinerary
We will leave today our experience at the meeting point that we will reconfirm, to direct us from there to a special sector the Ayllú de Coyowhere we can contemplate the night sky that unfolds in front of our eyes.
First we will perform an observation of the night sky with teams, where we can learn more about what we are observing astronomically, as distance from the stars with the planetEarth, the dimensions, temperature, etc. This first talk will have an estimated duration of 50 minutes.
After a brief break where we will enjoy a delicious and restorative coffee and snack, we will have a second part where we will observe the sky without the use of equipment. We will be able to see with our eyes the constellations that at that moment we Join us, as we learn about the cosmo-vision Greek and Andean, their culture, how the native peoples saw the constellations and their conception of life after death.
The combination between science and culture in a single tour It makes it an enriching and unique experience. It gives us the opportunity to not only learn about the universe, but also to immerse ourselves in the worldview of local communities and understand how they have interpreted and venerated the sky throughout history.
Without a doubt, this experience in San Pedro de Atacama opens your senses and connects you both with the cosmos as well as with the cultural heritage of the region.
At the end We will return to our hotel, so you can rest and regain strength to another day of adventures in the Atacama Desert.
included with
- Bilingual guide.
- 2 Telescopes of 16`` and 18``.
- eVscope telescope.
- A night photograph.
- Free ticket to the Meteorite Museum.
- Snack.
excluded by
- Unspecified drinks or meals.
- Tips or extras not specified.
- Transport.
Essential
Information
**IMPORTANT**
- You can only book with complete passenger data. (Name / Passport / Date of Birth / Nationality / Email / Whatsapp contact)
- Modifiable schedules depending on the season of the year, weather conditions, park restrictions or others.
Restrictions
- It has no restrictions.
Detailed Description
If you are in San Pedro de Atacama this is an experience that you can`t miss. Northern Chile is known for having one of the cleanest and clearest skies on the planet. due to its altitude and geographical location, which makes us a destination ideal for astronomy lovers.
Join us today at this special trip, going back several centuries to get closer to the last original settlers.
Many existed here wise observers of the Universe, who interpreted the sky by visualizing figures that reflected the circumstances in which they lived.
Through this experience we will not only learn more about astronomy but that we will learn more about how the local natives, the Likanantay or Atacameños, read the sky, as well as learn more about their religiosity, culture and beliefs.
