A green energy plant expected to be built in Chile could increase night-time sky brightness at one of the world's most ...

The stunning comet C/2024 G3 lights up the sunset sky over Chile's Very Large Telescope in this spectacular photo.

So, if you’re ready to embark on an adventure like no other, pack your bags, set your sights on the Atacama Desert, and prepare to be amazed by its salt flats, starry nights, and the magic that ...

In February 2025, conditions were just right to catch a "planetary party" above the European Southern Observatory's (ESO) ...

Chile's Atacama desert is the driest non-polar region on ... Comets "burn brightly" and "flawless trails of stars" and nebulae "streak the night sky". From our morning news briefing to a weekly ...

AS night falls on the Atacama desert in northern Chile, four giant telescopes turn their gaze towards the star-strewn hea­vens. The driest place on Earth is the best place to observe the universe ...

From camel trekking and sandboarding to geodesic domes and yoga retreats, these striking desert destinations offer something ...

What a stunning place to visit. We did not know what to expect when we booked to stay in the Atacama desert. “The scenery was stunning. Allow at least 3 night stay to acclimatise to the ...

Stretching across northern Chile and southern Peru, the Atacama is the driest non-polar desert on the planet. With its "Martian landscapes" and sprawling salt flats, the arid "geographical ...