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Stargazing in La Palma Guided by an Expert Astronomer

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Stargazing in La Palma Guided by an Expert Astronomer

About this activity

Possibly for the first time in your life.

Admire and understand more about jewelries of the Universe: craters on Moon, Venus phases, Jupiter's satellites, Saturn's rings, stars, constellations, double and binary stars Alcor and Mizar, Hercules' stellar cluster, Orion nebula, the great Andromeda galaxy, Leo galaxy groups, how the stars are born and why "we are stardust"?

The observing spot will be a dark sky located in a beautiful mountain region of La Palma island, the first world Starlight Reserve, which hosts some of the largest world telescopes in the astronomical observatory "Roque de los Muchachos".

Have fun during 2 hours, ask questions and receive educated answers and assistance from your astronomy guide, aformer professional astronomer whose life has been driven throughout the world by his passion for astronomy, assisted by his powerful telescope and binoculars.

What's included

  • ✓Powerful astronomical telescope, binoculars, tripod and DSLR photographic camera

Not included

  • ✕No food or drinks provided, could eventually bring your own snack
  • ✕Sorry, no washroom available in this isolated mountain location

Meeting and pickup

  • Asphalt mountain road LP-301 km 6, at 1300m altitude. Look for a white Volkswagen Caddy parked outside the road, your guide will be there with his telescope.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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