Milky way

One of the biggest attractions of Tenerife is the opportunity to admire the Milky Way. The conditions here are truly ideal. High up, in the caldera of the Teide volcano, without clouds and excessive light pollution, the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye. I knew before that there are many stars. But knowing and seeing are two different things.

The first two photos below are an introduction, so you know where we were and what time it was when we were setting up with the blanket. The highlight is, of course, the third photo.