An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert. Surrounded by vast desert and distant snow topped mountains, the enormous satellite dishes, dome-shaped buildings and telescopes are run by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) , an intergovernmental body dedicated to observing space. Photographer Alberto Ghizzi Panizza was granted access to several observatory sites.
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .