Polestar SELBSTFAHRENDE Sunset Stars-Tour im Teide-Nationalpark

One of the highlights of our trip! Learned so much and saw such amazing sights! The actual experience differed in many important ways from the description here, though—some good, a couple for the worse. Let’s start with the name of the group…it’s not Polestar anything, it’s Night Skies Tenerife (not to be confused with Dark Skies Tenerife which met at the same sunset spot (Mirador de los Poleos)). And let’s get the other big negative out of the way—this is by no means a “private tour” where “only your group will participate”. Ours (on albeit a perfect night following a cancelled one) was about a dozen…in fairness, the other tour (Dark Skies) was about 50., so 12 was nice. Now to the positive variances. The sunset tour start time wasn’t 8 or 8:30, it was 6:30, which works out much better for actually seeing a sunset. We were done by about 8:45 (was chilled to the bone by then but so fascinated by the astronomy it was hard to tear ourselves away). Speaking of astronomy, the write up says we will use the large computerized telescope to look at the moon. While true, people should know it’s also used to look at galaxies, nebulae, planets, and clusters. These guys are SERIOUS astronomers, but with a superb knack for explaining to the layman. The guys were also kind enough to recommend a better-weather night than our original booking, and it was perfect.

很棒的体验！ 组织者对天文知识十分了解，行程中科普很多内容。还有专业的观星装备，从天文望远镜里看到了火星。 另外自驾随行节省时间十分方便。 提醒大家最好提前联系一下组织者，因为其实要6点集合哦，要不然赶不上看美美的夕阳咯～

A great tour for people interested in stars. The team around Steve and Daniele is super friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining explanations about the night sky, good locations. The temperature should not be underestimated, so dress warmly! Luckily there were chubby warm jackets to borrow. Interesting for older children aged 12 and over, provided they understand English well or you translate throughout. Our 14 year old enjoyed it very much, the 12 year old needed help understanding. All in all, one of the highlights of our holidays!