Teide’s 10th Anniversary as a World Heritage Site

Tenerife, home to the majestic Mount Teide and internationally recognised as one of the best locations worldwide for stargazing, offers astronomy enthusiasts an unparalleled vantage point to explore and understand the fascinating diversity of stars. From main sequence stars to enigmatic neutron stars, the night skies above Tenerife are a cosmic showcase. Observing the night sky from this location can reveal massive stars, double stars, and even clues about the dust and gas that gave birth to them.

When gazing up at the night sky from the pristine altitudes of Tenerife’s Teide National Park, one cannot help but notice distinct star patterns that immediately catch the eye. These patterns, while not officially recognised as full constellations, are known as asterisms.

Stargazing from Tenerife offers breathtaking views of the cosmos, and among the most recognisable patterns in the sky are the Big Dipper and the Little Dipper. Known as asterisms—distinctive patterns of stars that are part of larger constellations, they help even beginner astronomers navigate the night sky with ease.