Embark on an unforgettable visual adventure through Chile in breathtaking 4K resolution. From the dramatic peaks of Patagonia and the surreal beauty of the Atacama Desert to secluded coastal towns and ...

but chances are the privilege of seeing the night sky from bed and drifting off to sleep under a pitch-black, star-studded blanket is the Atacama Desert’s biggest appeal. To that end ...

The Atacama Desert is more than 40,000 square miles ... the day — 86 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit — and 50 degrees at night. In winter, from April to August, the temperatures are lower, varying ...

Darkness Visible: After the sun vanishes in Svalbard, Norway, one starts to see strange things in the polar night. - Dust to Dust: What a road trip through Chile’s Atacama Desert — one of the ...

The fabled Atacamanian night doesn’t disappoint ... An ancient carob tree in the star-lit Atacama Desert.

Since the 1960s, the Atacama Desert has been an important hub for international astronomy. Today, the region, which boasts more than 300 clear nights per year, hosts some of the world’s most ...

Stretching 1,200 kilometres, the Atacama Desert is squashed between the Andes ... meat with wheat puree as "mine cuisine". We spend the night in a small mountain village called Agua Dulce with ...

Take a look at these top mountain spots. Known for its astronomical observatories and crystal clear skies, Mauna Kea in ...

From its cosmic night skies to its extraordinary landscapes and cultural richness, the Atacama Desert promises a journey that will challenge and inspire travelers in ways few destinations can match.

When Eduardo Unda-Sanzana arrived in Chile’s Atacama Desert to teach astronomy ... run 24/7 and use LED lighting to operate at night—an energy-efficient choice, but particularly harmful ...

Horálek Much of the success of the observatory comes as a result of the clear, dark skies of the Atacama. The desert's arid climate and high altitude ensure clear skies for over 300 nights a year ...