Astronomical Tour: A Night with the Stars

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San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This stargazing tour is designed for travelers who want to truly understand the sky.

During the experience, highly trained guides will explain the night sky in a simple and enjoyable way, using powerful telescopes and clear visual examples.

At the end of the tour, you will include:

• How to find the cardinal points using the stars
• How to identify the ecliptic and locate the planets
• Why stars flash and planets do not

Using telescope observations, we will also explore the life cycle of stars, observing different astronomical objects.

The tour is led by expert guides in astronomy, trained in the astronomical education program of San Pedro de Atacama. The founder also teaches basic astronomy classes locally and developed a training school for guides.

The objective is simple:
At the end of the tour, you will truly understand the sky that accompanies us each night.

What's Included

Private transportation
Sailed wine and sweet and savoury snack

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We are waiting for you at the Apacheta Plazaleta, located at the intersection of Calle Caracoles corner Ignacio Carrera Pinto. At the end of the tour we will drop off passengers at your hotels or as close as possible in case of pedestrian streets or streets enabled only for residents

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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    San Pedro de Atacama

    Discover the southern sky in one of the best places on the planet for astronomy. Learn to understand the night sky with powerful telescopes and clear explanations designed for beginners.

    2 hours 30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Una Noche Con Las Estrellas

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Seasonal
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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