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At an incredible 5,800 metres (19,000ft) above sea level, this road has been declared the world's highest and climbs up the ...

The top highest roads in the world, offering rugged terrain, high-altitude passes, and access to remote cultural and natural wonders.

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It is situated in the middle of the arid Atacama Desert, considered one of the best places on Earth for astronomy. The telescope is located on Armazones Hill, about 3,050 meters (10,000 feet ...

The telescope, currently about 60% complete, is intended to search for evidence of potential life on planets beyond our solar system - called exoplanets - and peer back in time to look for the ...

The telescope’s primary mirror will measure about 39.3 meters (130 feet), made up of 798 pieces. It is situated in the middle of the arid Atacama Desert, considered one of the best places on Earth for ...

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