Tierra Atacama's Desert Tour Provides a View into Outer Space
Laura McQuarrie — February 6, 2015 — World
References: tierraatacama & theguardian
Capitalizing on the popularity of astro-tourism, Tierra Atacama offers a unique desert tour. Now that most of the world has been conquered in terms of travel adventures, it seems that people are looking to the skies for the next big thing.
Since the desert provides the perfect blank canvas for spotting stars in the sky, this stargazing experience is set up in Chile's Atacama desert. Being one of the driest spots in the world also means that this region is one of the most unpolluted. In place of people permanently calling the desert home, there are a number of space observatories that call to tourists from around the world. On a night tour, people are able to peer through 10-mile-long telescopes at the Alma observatory, with a resolution that's 10 times higher than the Hubble telescope.
Since the desert provides the perfect blank canvas for spotting stars in the sky, this stargazing experience is set up in Chile's Atacama desert. Being one of the driest spots in the world also means that this region is one of the most unpolluted. In place of people permanently calling the desert home, there are a number of space observatories that call to tourists from around the world. On a night tour, people are able to peer through 10-mile-long telescopes at the Alma observatory, with a resolution that's 10 times higher than the Hubble telescope.
Trend Themes
1. Astro-tourism - The growing interest in astro-tourism presents opportunities for businesses to offer unique stargazing experiences.
2. Desert Tourism - The popularity of desert tourism opens up the potential for businesses to provide immersive desert tours.
3. Unpolluted Skies - The appeal of unpolluted skies creates opportunities for businesses to create stargazing experiences in remote locations.
Industry Implications
1. Travel and Tourism - The travel and tourism industry can tap into the trend of astro-tourism by offering specialized stargazing tours in unique locations.
2. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can cater to astro-tourists by providing luxury desert accommodations and stargazing amenities.
3. Technology - The technology industry can develop innovative telescopes and stargazing equipment to enhance the stargazing experience for astro-tourists.
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