Astonomic Tour
Astonomic Tour
Details:
- The Starlight Guide Is available in English or Spanish .
- Pickup : It will take place at the meeting point closest to your hotel.
Changes and Cancellations :
- You can modify the date or cancel the activity at no cost until 24 hours before of the activity. After that period, the 100% of the amount .
- If the meteorological conditions prevent the complete completion of the activity, the full amount will be refunded.
- If weather conditions prevent a visit to the Observatory , the fee will be charged Teide excursion at night (with or without picnic) and the difference will be refunded.
- In case of cloudiness At the Observatory, the usual itinerary of the contracted visit may be modified.
- If weather conditions prevent astronomical observation , will be returned €30 per adult and €25 per child .
Description:
You will begin your tour at the Teide Observatory , where you will enjoy a guided tour in the afternoon. There, your Starlight guide, a specialist in night sky observation, will reveal to you the importance of the Canary Islands sky, the telescopes used in the observatory and the various projects of the Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands. In addition, you will have the opportunity to observe the sun like never before, since you will be able to see its spots and flares through the telescopes.
The sunset from the Observatory itself is a unique spectacle: the sun sets behind El Teide, and a range of colors will adorn the views of the volcano and the ocean.
Once night has fallen, we will go to the base of the Teide cable car . Far from the light pollution of urban areas, you will discover the secrets of the sky in an astronomical observation with the naked eye and with a long-range telescope. From El Teide, you can contemplate 83 of the 88 officially recognized constellations . An unforgettable experience under the starry sky of the Teide National Park, the most visited in Europe!