This observatory makes the most of the desert's clear skies and is open to the public in the evenings from 7-9pm for stargazing with the resident astronomer, who sometimes offers part of the talk in English. Interruptions from motorcycles pulling up can be irritating.
The visitors center can also arrange guides to explore the area.
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2. Observatorio Astronómico Astrosur
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Former Tatacoa Observatory resident astronomer Javier Rua Restrepo now runs his own observatory around 1km further away from town. He is a dynamic teacher…
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The surrounding region used to be a seabed and contains numerous important fossils from the Miocene era, some 3.8 million years old; paleontologists…