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The Atacama Desert in northern Chile, with low humidity, high peaks and low light pollution, was designated by National Geographic as the best place on Earth to observe the firmament, placing Chile as the new benchmark for the so-called " culture of the skies”, astrotourism. We will make a presentation on the Andean worldview and lickan-antay, then we will observe the dark constellations, The Chakana Cross is the base of the Andean worldview (constellation of the llama, partridge, snake. But that can only be seen without the moon!) Then we will move on to the stage of modern constellations.
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1San Pedro de Atacama
The Atacama Desert in northern Chile, with low humidity, high peaks and low light pollution, was pointed out by the National Geografic as the best place on Earth to observe the sky, placing Chile as the new benchmark of the so-called " culture of heaven ”, astrotourism. We will make a presentation on Andean worldview and lickan-antay, then we will observe the dark constellations, The Chakana Cross is the basis of the Andean worldview (constellation of the flame, partridge, snake. But that can only be seen without a moon!) Then we will move on to the stage of modern constellations.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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