Stargazing – San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

San Pedro de Atacama is a privileged place for observing stars and constellations, thanks to its clear skies for much of the year. This allows the Atacama Desert to become one of the most iconic places for astrotourism, “stargazing” or astronomical tourism, by providing the ideal elements for nighttime observation.

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An Astronomical Sanctuary | The night sky of San Pedro de Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama is famous for having one of the clearest and darkest skies on the planet. Thanks to its isolated location and low light pollution in the region, conditions are ideal for astronomical observation. That is why it has attracted the attention of astronomers and amateurs from all over the world, who come here hoping to be fascinated by the wonders of the universe.

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