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[Atacama Stargazing Tour] Look up at the universe under one of the world's most transparent night skies.

The Atacama Desert stargazing tour, which starts from San Pedro de Atacama, a small town in northern Chile, is one of the "dream experiences" for stargazing fans and space lovers around the world. With more than 300 days of clear skies per year and an altitude of 2,400m, this region is known as one of the best places on Earth for stargazing. In addition to stargazing with the naked eye, the tour also includes telescope observation, constellation commentary, and assistance with astrophotography. ⸻ 📍Location San Pedro de Atacama, Chile (altitude approx. 2,400m) Tour transfers are available to stargazing spots on the outskirts of the Atacama Desert (20-40 minutes by car from town) 🕰️Event time Around 9pm to late night (varies depending on the season) Recommended for days close to a new moon (stars are best visible) 💸Estimated cost ・50 US$ for two people (approx. 25 US$/person) ・Included: round-trip transfers, stargazing guide, telescope, hot drinks, cold weather gear rental (varies depending on tour) ) ⸻ 🌟Points ・The altitude is high and it gets cold at night, so cold weather measures are essential ・There are many tour companies that speak English, so even beginners can enjoy it ・You can see constellations unique to the Southern Hemisphere (Southern Cross, Magellanic Clouds, etc.) ・The Milky Way is so dense that it looks like a cloud, and you can experience complete darkness without any artificial light ・If you want to take astronomical photos, we recommend bringing a tripod and a camera that can be operated manually ⸻ #AtacamaDesert #AtacamaStarTour #SanPedroDeAtacama #ChileTrip #Stargazing #SouthernHemisphereStarrySky #AroundTheWorld
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