Astronomy and volcanoes in the Canary Islands: Spain
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10 December 2024 – 7 days
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Join us for an expedition to Europe's most important astronomy site, La Palma. Visit an array of telescopes and take part in expert-led stargazing at multiple sites across the islands of Tenerife and La Palma with New Scientist’s astronomer Abigail Beall.
Due to its clean dry air and low levels of light pollution, UNESCO designated La Palma its first Starlight Reserve and has also recognised it as a Biosphere Reserve for its volcanic landscape and lush laurel forests with species lost to most of the world. The islands are beautifully austere during the day and outstanding for stargazing at night.
Step back in time and visit ancient sub-tropical rainforests, volcanoes and ancient cave petroglyphs.
Accompanied by New Scientist Astronomer and features writer, Abigail Beall and local 'Starlight' guides, take part in expert led stargazing at multiple sites across the island.
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Abigail Beall is a New Scientist features editor, where she also writes the monthly astronomy column. Abigail is a science, technology and environment journalist whose work has also appeared in Wired, BBC Future and BBC Science Focus. In 2019 Abigail published The Art Of Urban Astronomy and also produces a weekly stargazing newsletter.