Star Gazing in the Atacama Desert

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Space Observatory

Almost nowhere in the world is the sky as clear and the view of the stars as good as in northern Chile. It is not without reason that some of the most important international observatories on earth are located here. Astronomers from all over the world are drawn here again and again to do research. The observatory Space Obs in San Pedro de Atacama (San Pedro de Atacama Celestial Observatory) is located very close to the Tropic of Capricorn and is open to visitors. During a visit here, an expert will give you astronomical background knowledge and show you the peculiarities of the southern starry sky with the help of an extra powerful laser pointer. Through a telescope you can enjoyunforgettable views of distant stars and galaxies.