Visitas a los telescopios del Roque de Los Muchachos
Astronorte offers 2-hour daytime guided tours of the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory in La Palma. The tour includes the Gran Telescopio Canarias, the Large Size Telescope, and the MAGIC telescopes. Visits are conducted in Spanish on Saturdays, and in both English and Spanish on Fridays and Sundays.
A private vehicle is required for transportation between locations. Punctuality is recommended, and visitors should check the general conditions on the official website.
Fechas
Desde el January 1, 2025 hasta el December 31, 2025Precio aproximado
20,00 €Tipo de evento
Observatory Visits: Opportunities to visit observatories and explore their facilities.
Cuenta del promotor
Astronorte (Spain)Sobre "Visitas a los telescopios del Roque de Los Muchachos"
Astronorte organizes guided tours of approximately 2 hours at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, located on the island of La Palma.
During the tour, participants will get an up-close look at some of the most important telescopes in the world:
- Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC) – the largest optical telescope on the planet.
- Large Size Telescope (LST) – part of the future Cherenkov Telescope Array.
- MAGIC Telescopes – specialized in gamma-ray observation.
Tours are available as follows:
- In Spanish: every Saturday.
- In English and Spanish: Fridays and Sundays.
A private vehicle is required to access and move between the observatory’s facilities. Visitors are advised to be punctual, wear warm clothing, and check the general conditions and recommendations available on the Astronorte website before attending.
Who is this event for
- Event open to the general public
- Suitable for families and children.
- Pets are not allowed
What will you explore?
- Actividad apta para todos los niveles de conocimiento en astronomía.
What to expect there
- Restrooms available.
- No special equipment required.
- Transport included in the event.
- The event includes a certified Starlight guide.
Available languages and schedules
- The primary language of the event is Spanish.
- The event is available in English.
- The event is available in multiple languages.
- Includes daytime activities.
Be prepared to enjoy
- Alcohol consumption is prohibited during the activity.
- Food is not allowed unless a catering service is provided.
- Comfortable clothing is recommended for the activity.
- The event is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled.
- No refunds are given once the activity has started.
- Includes accident insurance during the activity.
Dirección
Centro de Visitantes del Roque de Los Muchachos
LP-4, Kilometro 37, 38728, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Spain