#TENERIFE has boosted its position as one of the best locations on the planet for stargazing, with the introduction of eight new telescopes at the Teide Observatory.
The recently-launched Volcano Life Experience operates guided tours several days a week to the observatory, which is also home to GREGOR, the largest solar telescope in Europe.
Located at 7,800ft above sea level and next to Mount Teide – Spain's highest peak at 12,100ft – Teide Observatory is perfect for studying stars at night due to its location, low-light pollution and clear night skies, which are protected by laws relating to contamination levels and flight paths. The observatory is in the Teide National Park, recognized as a Starlight Tourist Destination by the Starlight Foundation.
The largest island in the Canaries, Tenerife offers a huge choice of 'star tourism' experiences for visitors to enjoy on their island get-away. Those with an interest in outer space can learn about the important astrophysics research carried out at the observatory by joining a guided tour to see the stars and dazzling displays. Visitors can also tour the planetarium at the Museum of Science and the Cosmos in La Laguna, or stay overnight in a rural cottage or country hotel complete with a telescope. Mount Teide's cable car offers a Sunset and Stars stargazing trip, with a dusk-time dinner served at 6,500ft above sea level.
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