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Astronomy and Astrophotography Tour
La Serena,
Chile
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Overview
Duration
6h
Languages
Spanish
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
In the Elqui Valley, in the IV Region, there is a privileged Astronomical Center with almost 300 days of clear skies a year. It offers advanced astronomy tours with specialized guides in Spanish, who explain everything about the universe in a clear and didactic way. High-quality telescopes are used, such as the 24-inch Hubble Optics, unique in Chile, the 20-inch Hubble Optics, and the 20-inch Meade, rotating between them for a varied observation experience. From the outdoor terrace, constellations, planets, nebulas, and more can be observed. Group astrophotography photos are captured on moonless nights, and visitors are allowed to photograph lunar craters with their own devices on moonlit nights.
What to remember
Important 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. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Tour subject to a minimum of 6 passengers for its realization. Tour subject to sky conditions. We will confirm your pick-up time on the same day of the activity. As it varies depending on the season. Consider the lunar cycle for better observation and prefer days without moon. When there is a crescent moon and a full moon, observation CAN be done, but astrophotography CANNOT.. Astrophotography only for moonless nights. Young children visiting the astronomical center should not wear shoes with lights
What's included
Group Astrophotography. Telescopes. Soda/Pop. Air-conditioned vehicle. Coffee and/or Tea
What's not included
Gratuities. Tour only in SPANISH. A translator can be arranged. Cost: $20,000CLP. Personal Astrophotography. Dinner
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Ecoturismo La Serena Spa.
Meeting Point
We are located next to the Toyota car dealership. From Route 5, cross the train line two blocks towards the coast. From the monumental lighthouse of La Serena it is approximately a 15-minute walk towards the mountain range.
We pick up all our passengers if they are within the pick-up radius. Please confirm your address and time one day before the tour with our executives. If your address is outside the radius, we can coordinate a meeting point. We will contact you one day before your activity to coordinate the pick-up time and confirm attendance. The same day of your activity, the guide will contact you to better coordinate your pick-up. You must be attentive to your cell phone.