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.
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
