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.
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .