The north of the country has an average of 350 days of clear sky throughout the year, making star watching a safe activity that is not just based on good luck. In addition, the altitude and the dry climate of the norther regions considerably reduce the visual contamination between our eyes or the telescope and the night sky.

Given these privileged conditions, Chile is a paradise for astrotourism and home to scientific observatories with advanced technology which offer fee visits, always and if planned correctly.

ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array) is a huge international project that was carefully designed in the Atacama Desert, the driest desert in the world and the best place to observe the universe. It is an incredible visit and a must-see for everyone who wants to learn more about the study of the sky and the stars. You can book a visit online, visiting times are on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Here we offer you a small tour though the stars and the beautiful sky of Chile above the Atacama Desert. Come and get to know about the constellations at one of the most privileged  observatories in Chile.

 

 

 

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Also in the region of Coquimbo you can find a well-known observatory: The Observatorio Gemini Sur belongs to the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) which is operated by the United States, Canada, Brazil, Argentina and Chile. Opened only in 2002 it is one of the most modern observatories in the world. Its main objective is the deep exploration of the universe from the southern hemisphere. Interesting fact: this observatory works closely with its twin brother, the Gemini Norte in Hawaii, covering the other half of the planet. In order to visit, we recommend to plan with a lot of anticipation, as the waiting list goes up to two months waiting time.

 

Come to Chile and explore the universe from the window at the end of the world!