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Company updates, astronomy articles, special events and everything happening under the skies of La Palma, the Star Island.

Group of people observing the night sky at an astronomical viewpoint on La Palma

Astronomy

July 14, 2022

Astronomical Viewpoints on La Palma

La Palma features several strategically located astronomical viewpoints for sky observation, including Llano del Jable and Llano de La Venta, now restored after the 2021 eruption.

Laser and telescope equipment for astronomical observations

Company

January 28, 2022

We are back!

After the Cumbre Vieja volcanic eruption forced us to suspend tours, we are thrilled to announce the resumption of our stargazing operations as of January 2022.

Company

November 8, 2021

Volcanic eruption on La Palma

Due to volcanic activity in the Cumbre Vieja area, our stargazing tours are temporarily unavailable as the usual observation locations fall within exclusion zones.

Poster for the total lunar eclipse of July 27, 2018

Astronomy

July 17, 2018

Total Lunar Eclipse 2018

A total lunar eclipse on July 27, 2018 offered 103 minutes of totality — the longest of the 21st century — visible from the Canary Islands and celebrated with a free public event.

Event

July 28, 2017

Astromusic 2017

Music and astronomy combine at the Astromusic event at Finca La Principal in Breña Alta on August 12, featuring a live concert by Vrandán and telescope stargazing by Ad Astra La Palma.

Universe2go augmented reality planetarium viewer device

Astronomy

November 27, 2016

Universe2go: your personal planetarium

Universe2go is an interactive augmented reality star viewer that, paired with a smartphone app, lets you explore constellations, planets, and deep-sky objects — a portable planetarium for all ages.

Starry night sky over a mountainside on La Palma island

Astronomy

November 17, 2016

La Isla Bonita: Exploring La Palma's Natural Wonders

Lonely Planet's Tom Stainer shares his stargazing experience on La Palma, describing the Milky Way stretching across the sky and the emotional impact of observing the universe from a windswept Atlantic mountaintop.

Stargazing scene from La Palma showing the night sky

Astronomy

October 6, 2016

Mirando al cielo en la isla de La Palma

Juan Antonio Narro Prieto writes for La Razón about a transformative stargazing experience on La Palma, describing it as one of the world's most privileged locations for observing the night sky.

Astronomy

October 1, 2016

The heavenly Canary island you'd never thought to visit

Paul Bloomfield writes for The Telegraph about La Palma's stargazing experiences with Ad Astra, gazing at nebulae, Saturn's rings and the Butterfly Cluster through astronomer Elena Nordio's telescope.

Astronomical viewpoint on La Palma with starry night sky

Astronomy

September 23, 2016

Qué ver en La Palma: 20+1 tips de ayuda

A Basque Country visitor shares their week-long La Palma experience, highlighting a memorable stargazing session with Elena from Ad Astra La Palma observing the Moon, Mars, Saturn and its rings, and Titan.

Scenic landscape view of La Palma island

Astronomy

August 23, 2016

La Palma, La Isla Bonita

Reporteros.NET documents a travel experience to La Palma highlighting its laurel forests, volcanic landscapes, and an unforgettable stargazing session at Mirador del Llano del Jable with Ad Astra La Palma.

Stargazing with telescope on La Palma island at night

Astronomy

August 16, 2016

Guía La Palma: Bella y bonita, mires donde mires

OtiumMadrid's blog describes La Palma as a Biosphere Reserve of extraordinary beauty, recommending Ad Astra's stargazing tours and highlighting a concert at Finca La Principal with views of Saturn through the telescope.

Event

June 17, 2016

Astromusic 2016

Music and astronomy converge at the Astromusic event on July 1, 2016, at Finca La Principal in Breña Alta, featuring live music by Vrandán and telescope stargazing by Ad Astra La Palma.

Event

June 14, 2016

The G-Astronomic summer begins

Ad Astra La Palma and El Jardín de la Sal restaurant launch the G-Astronomic Menu for summer 2016, combining culinary delights with a guided astronomical journey through the Universe.

Five bright planets visible at sunset during the 2016 planetary alignment

Astronomy

June 13, 2016

The planets show 2016

From late July to late August 2016, five of the brightest planets appear together at sunset in an uncommon astronomical event — observable through telescopes with a qualified Starlight Guide and Astronomer.