La Palma: Stargazing in Fuencaliente, San Antonio's Volcano La Palma: Stargazing in Fuencaliente
ID: GYG684595-1125452
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Stargazing on the island of La Palma. Travel through space with a guided tour observing constellations with the naked eye and stars, planets, galaxies and the moon through binoculars and an telescope.
Under one of the best skies in the world is Fuencaliente, La Palma, Canary Islands; from this window to the Universe, travel through the Cosmos. With the guidance of certified astronomical monitors, observe constellations, satellites and other moving objects with the naked eye with the help of the astronomical laser first.
The activity will take place at the San Antonio Volcano Visitor Center located in Fuencaliente, La Palma, the only municipality on the island certified by one of the clearest and darkest skies, for you to be in a comfortable place while you are enjoying the Universe.
Through the binoculars watch vast regions of the sky including Nebulae and Star Clusters, and this way, take a journey through distances and time using an Advanced Astronomical Telescope, starting from the Solar System, getting to know the surface of the Moon*, Planets* like Jupiter with its four Galilean Moons or Saturn presenting a majestic figure, to the most diverse stars.
Then, Deep Space awaits you, where the Galaxies and Nebulae are the protagonists.
Live the experience with the explanation provided by the Astronomical Monitor, learn about the Universe according to different cultures through myths and legends, the physics of the Cosmos and the chemistry that gives rise to the Stars.
This activity is in a private place that includes bathroom, private parking and accessibility for all the people.
Come and live the experience of being an Amateur Astronomer for a night in one of the best Skies in the World.
-Location (Meeting point): "Centro de Visitantes del Volcán de San Antonio, Fuencaliente de La Palma" (632 above sea level) (A safe activity if you have finished diving)
-Duration: 1:30/1:45 hours
Highlights
- Observe without haste through the telescope, in a private place
- You can adjust the telescope for your eye and ask about anything
- Enjoy personalized treatment
- Observe near a small group for you to be comfortable (maximum 10 persons)
- Feel like an Amateur Astronomer for a night, live the experience
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note that we depend on weather conditions to carry out the activities. Every day we carry out the corresponding analysis of the climate through radars, satellite photographs and weather stations, so we will keep you informed of the changes that occur and we reserve the right to postpone and/or cancel at the last minute of the activities in case the conditions do not allow the observation to be carried out, making the respective refunds.
Meet us at the entrance of the Center, we will let you in once you let us know you are outside.
If you cannot see us, please contact us.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
