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For everyone who would like to be part of a magical adventure.  We will start our trip towards Andacollo in the early evening.  Travel time is approximately 1 hour.  There  will be a brief stop in the main downtown square of Andacollo before heading up to the Collowara Observatory which is located approximately 1,300 meters above sea level.  Cerro Churqui is recognized by the astronomical community for possessing excellent skies for space observation. The tour will begin with a multimedia presentation about the stars, galaxies, and planets that you will observe in detail.

Outside the Observatory are 3 observation decks where you can enjoy the view and see the other professional observatories “El Tololo” and “Geminis”.  Inside the Observatory is a room for videoconferencing, cafeteria, and a souvenir stand.  After the tour is completed we will return to La Serena.