Stargazing in Tenerife
Stargazing in Tenerife: A unique experience at Teide By Night
Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands, is a great location for stargazing. According to the International Astronomical Union (IAU), 88 constellations can illuminate our night sky every night. From Tenerife, 83 of these officially recognised constellations can be observed. It is interesting to consider that the constellations we know today were already used thousands of years ago by various civilisations to navigate and set their agricultural and religious calendars. People were also creative in coming up with names for these constellations based on their shapes.
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Stargazing in Tenerife: the experience of a lifetime
Teide, a volcano on Tenerife, is an ideal place to admire the night sky. Throughout the year, the sky offers several celestial spectacles not to be missed. At night, the Teide is transformed into the best amphitheatre where you can enjoy the stars in the sky. There are starbursts to admire every month throughout the year, such as the Boötids in January and the Perseids in August.
The secrets of Tenerife's stars revealed
If you visit Tenerife in summer, there are two main protagonists in the night sky: the Milky Way and the Summer Triangle. The Milky Way is a spectacular nebulous band that crosses the sky from left to right and is especially visible during the summer months, while the Summer Triangle is a unique formation of three bright stars that dominates the upper part of the sky in summer. It is a proven fact that you can see Saturn's rings on the Teide, as well as numerous galaxies and nebulae, and even the moon's craters.
Observing stars and planets on Tenerife
Tenerife is recognised as one of the best locations in the world for stargazing and seeing the Milky Way and planets. The Starlight certificate has been awarded to the Teide and the mountains of Tenerife, making them internationally recognised as a preferred spot for stargazing. Its location, low light pollution and volcanic landscape make contemplating the sky from the Teide National Park a magical experience like no other. The pleasant climate makes stargazing in Tenerife an activity you can do at any time of the year.
The magic of the stars on Tenerife: Discover the night sky on the Teide
There are several places in Tenerife where you can admire the night sky. Stargazing on the Teide is the best option because conditions from each of the viewpoints are optimal: there is no light pollution, they offer panoramic views and it is in the middle of nature.
An organised trip specialising in the stargazing on the Teide volcano is the best option for stargazing in Tenerife. On this bus trip, you will enjoy the sunset with a glass of cava, get a 3-course meal at the highest restaurant in Tenerife, we provide telescopes and the astronomer speaks English, French, Dutch or German.
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