Description

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.

Additional Information

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

Pickup/Meeting Point Details
There is no pickup service for this excursion. You must arrive 30 minutes before the start of the activity at the Izaña Observatory.

Included Services

• Guided tour of the Teide Observatory.
• Guide available in Spanish, English, French, or German.

What to Bring

• It is recommended to wear hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
• Bring comfortable clothing, warm clothing, and suitable footwear.