What are the excellent conditions for stargazing in Atacama Desert?

From the open-air observatory on the roof of Alto Atacama in Atacama Desert, you can see the stars shining in the desert night sky. This area has always attracted countless people who seek excitement and love nature. But apart from its peculiar terrain, Atacama Desert is becoming more and more famous for its great natural charm. When the sun sets and the cold strikes, the remote northern desert of Chile has become one of the best places to watch stars in the world. This is why the picturesque Otto Atacama Hotel in San Pedro de Atacama Oasis Town will launch a unique night "astronomical tour".

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The Atacama Desert in Chile is the best place to watch stars in the world.

He told us that Atacama desert is still the driest desert in the world, although there are many salt lakes and hot spring lakes. The local high latitude makes it very dry to "go up the stairs", and the almost non-existent light pollution makes it one of the best astronomical observation sites in the world. In fact, this area now has the largest and most powerful astronomical observation point in the world.

Atacama's large millimeter/submillimeter wave array is operated by 66 radio telescopes to explore the deepest part of our universe. According to the National Radio Observatory, ALMA can produce "images of hidden areas in space with unprecedented clarity and sensitivity".

The Atacama Desert in Chile is the best place to watch stars in the world.

When we were resting on the luxurious lounge chair nearby, Juan put down the laser pointer and prepared Otto Atacama's own telescope. This is a far cry from ALMA, but this 16 inch wide and almost 6 feet high device is really remarkable.

However, in this Amin sky, this kind of equipment is almost unnecessary. As long as we look up at the sky, countless details can be clearly presented. These details are usually only seen in the clearest places in North America. The scenery that can usually only be observed in color-enhanced documentaries has unparalleled clarity here.