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.
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
