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.
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .