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 lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
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Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
