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.
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
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BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
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A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .