La Palma Stargazing Experience
Description
Have you ever wanted to explore the cosmos? With our La Palma Stargazing Experience, you’ll witness the brilliance of the night sky from an extraordinary location while uncovering fascinating insights about celestial wonders.
La Palma Stargazing Experience
We will gather at Travesía Los Cancajos, located in the municipality of Breña Baja, at the appointed hour. After a brief introduction, you'll hop back into your vehicle and follow your guide to our selected stargazing viewpoint.
The exact location for our observation will be determined by the current weather conditions, primarily choosing sites atop the island’s heights. Upon arrival, we’ll step out of our vehicles to gaze at the magnificent night sky.
Did you know that La Palma is renowned as one of the premier locations worldwide for stargazing? Thanks to its elevated terrain and minimal light pollution, this island serves as a haven for astronomy enthusiasts. You can expect to witness star clusters, nebulae, various planets, and with some luck, the captivating spiral arm of the Milky Way.
Equipped with a telescope, we will be able to observe celestial entities that are light-years away from us. Additionally, we'll identify several well-known constellations and guide you in locating the North Star.
After a three and a half-hour exploration, we will conclude our experience by returning to the initial meeting point.
Transport not included
Please keep in mind that the designated meeting location is not where the stargazing occurs. Instead, we will travel to the stargazing site from there, which usually takes between 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the day’s weather.
What's included
- English speaking guide
- Telescope
What's not included
- Transport
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 48 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
On the day of the activity, please meet us at the agreed time at the AstroLaPalma office, located at the following address: Travesía de los Cancajos, 2, local B1 (Hotel Las Olas building). Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the designated time.
We recommend bringing warm clothing for this activity.
Transport not included
Please note that the meeting point is not the actual place where the stargazing takes place. Instead, from that point, we must go to the stargazing spot. The duration usually varies from 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the weather of the day.
After meeting the guide at the meeting point, you'll need to drive your own vehicle to the stargazing point. You'll be able to follow the guide as they will be driving their car.
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