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 vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
