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.
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
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