The best stargazing spot in the world in Chile's Atacama Desert

On the west side of the Andes, about 30 miles from the Bolivian border, is Chile's Atacama Desert, a simply beautiful land. Starting from here, walking in any direction, you can see all kinds of strange and stunning scenery in just an hour. Snow-capped volcanoes, crystal blue saltwater lakes, bright red rock canyons, boiling natural geysers and the Atacama Desert are all there. It's no wonder this rare attraction has become a popular tourist destination. Now, let’s explore this breathtaking place, following a March 4 article from Yahoo.com.

From the open-air observatory on the roof of the Alto Atacama Hotel in the Atacama Desert, you can see the stars shining in the desert night sky. This area has always attracted countless thrill-seekers and nature-loving people. But beyond its unusual terrain, the Atacama Desert is increasingly famous for its immense natural charm. As the sun sets and the cold sets in, Chile, the far northern desert, becomes one of the best stargazing locations in the world. That's why the picturesque Hotel Alto Atacama in the oasis town of San Pedro de Atacama is launching a unique nighttime astronomy tour.

I am not an astrophysicist. Juan, our guide, joked as he pointed his emerald laser pointer at the nebula that glowed softly in the darkness. We know it's a nearby galaxy. But I want to show you something interesting.

He told us that the Atacama Desert is still the driest desert in the world, despite its many saltwater lakes and hot spring lakes. The local high latitude makes it dry just one floor above, and the almost non-existent light pollution makes it one of the best places for astronomical observation in the world. In fact, this area now hosts the largest and most powerful observatory in the world.

The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) has been fully operational since March 2013. Operated by 66 radio telescopes, it explores the deepest reaches of our universe. According to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, ALMA can produce images of hidden areas in space with unprecedented clarity and sensitivity.

As we lounged on a nearby plush lounge chair, Juan put down his laser pointer and readied Alto Atacama’s own telescope. It's a far cry from the ALMA, but at 16 inches wide and almost 6 feet tall, it's pretty cool.

However, in such an Amin car sky, this equipment is almost unnecessary. As long as we look up at the sky, countless details can be clearly presented before our eyes. These details are typically only visible in the sunniest spots in the North American night sky. Landscapes that can only be observed in color-enhanced documentaries are here with unparalleled clarity.

The clear Milky Way galaxy looks like the pre-installed wallpaper on an Apple computer, with purples and blues shining through the surrounding rolling valleys and peaks.

That's Jupiter. cried Juan, making the voice of Jupiter. He turned his telescope toward the distant planet and called me over. Two black lines run through the middle of the sphere, which looks like marble, and are surrounded by three spots invisible to the naked eye. Those are the moons of Jupiter.

While everyone else rolled their binoculars, I looked around the dark desert again. During the day, the Atacama Desert is just another world. But at night, it reveals even more surprises, a view of the entire solar system.

The most fascinating thing is that you don’t need any fancy equipment to experience these wonders. The sky unfolds effortlessly before you, like looking into an endless kaleidoscope.