In order to rent these telescopes you must be of legal age. They are not suitable for beginners, both for the safety of the equipment and in order to take advantage of their features.

The daily rental fee depends on the type of equipment, starting at 35 euros. In addition, a 50% discount can be applied from the third day of rental, and a guide for groups is also available at an additional cost.

You can pick up or drop off the equipment at our office in Los Cancajos from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, with an additional charge of 15 euros if it is done outside these hours.

For further information regarding conditions and recommendations, or to make a booking, please visit https://lapalmastars.com/en/tours/telescope-rental/

ASTROEXPERIENCE LA PALMA

In one of the best night skies in the world: The island of La Palma.

La Palma is a singular and unique island due to its environmental characteristics, which has led to it being recognised by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve, among other things. More than a third of its surface area is protected, with the Caldera de Taburiente National Park being the most outstanding example. Its relief, the result of a dramatic process of formation over millions of years, allows for a multitude of different microclimates, a surprising variety of landscapes and contrasting vegetation. At its highest point, at 2,426 metres, is the Roque de Los Muchachos Observatory, above the so-called ‘sea of clouds’. At El Roque de Los Muchachos there is a clean atmosphere, without turbulence, stabilised by the ocean and the trade winds. This is why this observatory is considered one of the best places in the world for observing the sky.

Thus, since 1988 La Palma has had a law for the protection of the quality of the sky, being the first Starlight certified Reserve in the world. From 2012 La Palma is also a Starlight Tourist Destination. All this guarantees the ability to enjoy star gazing and to discover the associated scientific, cultural, natural and scenic values. It was also on this island where, in 2007, many international organisations signed the World Declaration in Defence of the Night Sky and the Right to Observe the Stars (Starlight La Palma Declaration). In 2014 La Palma received the Plaque of Tourist Merit for emerging destinations for astrotourism. Since then, it has consolidated a multifaceted event such as the Astrofest La Palma. The island is, without a doubt, a paradise for lovers of observing the night sky.

Astronomy is a hobby

Astronomy, which for some is a profession and for others a hobby, has become for many a form of entertainment and learning. This is why La Palma has a series of facilities and technical and leisure resources aimed at providing services related to astronomy. For lovers of the starry night, it offers; the possibility of staying at a rural rental home that can have a basic instruments for observing the sky as well as specialised astro experiencies.

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The event featured various speakers from the astrotourism field, including our company, AstroLaPalma (www.lapalmastars.com), addressing key topics related to the protection of the night sky and astrotourism, highlighting the efforts made on the island to safeguard our sky.

During the presentation, Ana García, CEO of AstroLaPalma, addressed various issues such as the beginnings of astrotourism in La Palma chronologically or astrophotography, among others. Additionally, during the closing session, we engaged in discussions with other speakers in a roundtable and subsequent question-and-answer session. Among the speakers present with whom I had the opportunity to share this experience were Antonio González, Astrotourism Technician from SODEPAL; Federico de La Paz, head of the Technical Office for Sky Protection (OTPC); and Antonia Varela, manager of the Starlight Foundation. Furthermore, the event was moderated by Juan Bermejo, head of the Digital Transformation Department of the Island Council of La Palma.

From AstroLaPalma, we would like to express our gratitude to ‘La Palma Smart Island’ for inviting us to participate and for continuing to promote astrotourism on the island, highlighting the sky of La Palma and conveying to the population the efforts made both by the authorities and by companies themselves to preserve and protect our sky.

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