Description

The island is volcanoes, sea, sky, forests, historic cities? Its nature and culture make it an authentic first-class laboratory for science. Discover it on your visit to the Teide Observatory! You probably already know that the Canary Islands are one of the three best places on the planet for observing the sky, along with Chile and Hawaii, and that is why the Tenerife Observatory is the largest solar observatory in the world.

Book your place today to visit the Teide Observatory with us, discover this spectacular scientific centre during the day, and learn about the Tenerife Observatory and the activity of its researchers in a fun way. Our guides will make you feel like a scientist for a day because on this visit to the Teide Observatory: You will receive an introduction to the importance of the sky in the Canary Islands, the telescopes of the Tenerife Observatory and the different projects of the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias, the institution that manages this solar observatory. You will take part in the astrophysics workshop at the visitor centre, where our guides will explain what astrophysics is and how astrophysicists work. You will observe sunspots and solar flares through two solar telescopes that we will provide for your enjoyment. You will visit the inside of a nocturnal telescope, which you will not leave without knowing how it works and its exciting history.

Duration

The excursion lasts approximately 1h30.

Further information

Guide/Instructor

Our expert guides, passionate about astronomy, will accompany you throughout the tour. Available in English, French, German, Spanish and German, they will make the experience accessible to everyone.

Pick-up details/Meeting point

There is no pick-up service for this tour. You should be at the Izaña Observatory 30 minutes before the start of the activity.

Services included

• Guided visit to the Teide Observatory.
• Guide in Spanish, English, French or German.

What to bring

• For a comfortable experience, we recommend you take precautions to protect yourself from the sun’s rays.
• We recommend the use of hats, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Due to the low levels of humidity that can occur at the Tenerife Observatory, take plenty of liquids (water or juices) to prevent dehydration.
• Bring comfortable clothes and suitable footwear (avoid sandals and heels).
• Bring some warm clothes in case the weather changes suddenly and for access to the inside of the telescopes.