San Pedro de Atacama is one of the best destinations in the world to practice astroturismo, thanks to its clear skies, its altitude privileged and the low light pollution of the desert. This exceptional location allows you to admire with sharpness celestial bodies in other places that are invisible, offering an experience astronomical unique and deeply moving.
From Hotel Terrantai, we offer our guests the possibility of hiring astronomical tours guided that combine technology of observation moderna (such as telescopes and laser pointers) with an introduction to the andean cosmovision, a look ancestral integrates the cycles of the sky with the spiritual life, agricultural and life of the peoples of the altiplano.
Our team is always attentive to the calendar of astronomical events are important, such as meteor showers, eclipses, planetary conjunctions, or phases of the moon key, and will advise our guests to not lose any special opportunity during your stay.
The celestial vault in the southern hemisphere changes with the seasons, revealing different astronomical objects:
We recommend taking the astronomical tours in periods without the full moon, preferably during the new moon, because the darkness allows a greater visibility of the deep sky. If you have any doubts about the best dates, our team will be happy to assist you.
For those who wish to learn how to capture the sky atacameño, we collaborate with Alexis Wheat, recognized photographer specializing in astrophotography in San Pedro de Atacama. His work has been published and award-winning portrait mastery of the beauty of the sky more clear in the world.
Alexis offers workshops custom of astronomy, where he teaches to capture the Milky Way, constellations, and night landscapes using advanced techniques, adapted both to beginners and to experienced photographers.
Those who wish to participate in their workshops can contact directly with him for dates, rules, and values.
