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.
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .