by Raffaele Toniolo | 5 Nov 2021 | Blog EN
While I was traveling south, towards Patagonia, more and more fascinated and conquered by this very long and narrow slice of land that is Chile, it was inevitable to realize the progressive change in the landscape. The aridity of the Atacama Desert conquers almost...
by Raffaele Toniolo | 4 Nov 2021 | Blog EN
The VLT I arrived in Antofagasta with the intention of booking a visit at the VLT, the Very Large Telescope, one of the biggest astronomical centers in the world, known to be the world’s most advanced visible-light astronomical observatory. I knew it was necessary to...
by Raffaele Toniolo | 4 Nov 2021 | Blog EN
Let’s face it … in most cases, of any trip we are talking about, unless you have a lot of time to explore and therefore discover very well all the facets that a country can present, the first 3/4 days are decisive to get an idea of the context in which...
by Raffaele Toniolo | 4 Nov 2021 | Blog EN
Speaking of starry skies and typical Chilean reality, I cannot leave out one of the most famous valleys in Chile. I am referring to the Elqui Valley, a few tens of kilometers east from the city of La Serena, in the Coquimbo region. The Elqui Valley Speaking of starry...
by Raffaele Toniolo | 4 Nov 2021 | Blog EN
One of my greatest passions is precisely Astronomy. I have practiced stargazing since I was a child and I don’t think there is another activity that can transmit me more serenity and calm. I cannot say with certainty what moment or circumstance aroused in me the...