La Palma: Stargazing Experience with an Expert Astronomer
ID: GYG1433684-2188620
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国家: Spain
持续时间:
03:00 小时
描述
Peer at celestial jewellers never seen before through a powerful telescope and binoculars guided by an astronomer with decades of experience in research, education and public outreach.
Amateur astronomers, stargazing enthusiasts, or beginners of all ages, all are invited to join an exciting journey through the stars from one of the best astronomical place on Earth, the island of La Palma! Everything will be revealed by a passionate astronomer holding two doctorate titles in the field and extensive experience in research, education and outreach, eager to share his knowledge and celestial experiences with you!
For our stargazing sessions, I typically use the Llano del Jable Astronomical Viewpoint ("Mirador Astronomico Llano del Jable" which shows on maps, located on the LP-301 asphalt mountain road at km 6, at an altitude of 1,345 meters), though we may use other locations atop the island (such as "Centro de Visitantes (Museo) Roque de Los Muchachos" at an altitude of 2,078 meters), depending on the weather conditions and your whereabouts. The location will be confirmed before noon of your stargazing night.
We will meet at the established stargazing location about 15-30 min before the sunset (depending on the season, the time will be confirmed by your guide). Up there, you'll have the opportunity to have a short walk, admire and photograph a magnificent sunset, or watch your guide who will set up his telescope (about half hour needed). The actual experience will start about 15-30 min after sunset, and will lasts approximately two hours (max three hours for those really interested).
You will observe through a 30-cm diam GOTO telescope at least 10 astronomical objects, among which the Moon, some planets (visible at the time), stars and constellations, double stars, open and globular clusters of stars, nebulae, the Milky Way and distant galaxies! During the experience, you will learn basics about the apparent sky motion, formation, evolution and death of stars, astrophysics, and the difference between astronomy and astrology.
Tours are available for small groups (4–10 people) in Spanish, English, Romanian or French. Prices: €50 per adult person (above 15) for a minimum of 4 participants. We offer 20% discounts for families with kids (40 Euro/kid below 15 years) and free access for quiet babies (below 3 years).
You should drive a car, otherwise ask for a possible taxi service, at least one day before. Please drive very carefully especially on your way back, tired in the dark, there are many curves and precipices in La Palma! Please bring warmer clothes because it can get cold and windy in the mountains, especially outside summer, and especially at higher altitude.
亮点
- Observe the sky from the first world's Starlight Reserve, the island of La Palma
- Your guide is an experienced former professional astronomer and teacher
- You will admire at least 10 astronomical objects most probably never seen before
- Careful and personalised treat for best experience, proved by past clients
导游语言
重要信息
Before noon of the scheduled night, your guide will contact you to confirm the experience, observing site and time, which depend on the season and the predicted weather status. In case of bad weather forecast or other force majeure, your guide could cancel the event before noon, the clients being guaranteed either a full refund or the option of booking the same experience during the next available timeslot. Thus, around noon of each scheduled event, all clients must check their emails/phones to confirm the event.
For our stargazing sessions, I typically use the Llano del Jable Astronomical Viewpoint ("Mirador Astronomico Llano del Jable" which shows on maps, located on the LP-301 asphalt mountain road at km 6, at an altitude of 1,345 meters), though we may use other locations of the island (such as "Centro de Visitantes (Museo) Roque de Los Muchachos" at an altitude of 2,078 meters), depending on the weather conditions and your whereabouts. The location will be confirmed before noon of your stargazing night.
包括
- Guided evening/night experience assisted by an astronomer.
- A powerful Sky-Watcher 30-cm diameter GOTO telescope and 15x70 binoculars.
- Group or private picture(s) using a DSLR camera or your mobiles.
- A limited number of warmer jackets to avoid cold in case you don't have one.
- We will help to make any wheel chair access possible.
不包括
- Round-trip from your hotel to the observing site.
- Food, but you could bring your own sandwich or snacks.
- Toilets, so please come prepared for a 3-4 hours experience and trip.
- Optional taxi booking/service available based on advance request, in case you don't drive a car.
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取消
此游览您可以在旅行开始前24小时内免费取消。如果您在24小时后取消或未出现在游览中，您仍将被收取活动的全额费用。迟到接送或出发将被视为未出现。
