October 21-November 2, 2019 - SANTIAGO, ELQUI VALLEY & THE ATACAMA DESERT - Carleton College
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SANTIAGO, ELQUI VALLEY & THE ATACAMA DESERT
October 21–November 2, 2019
Milky Way
WITH DR. SIDNEY C. WOLFF ’62 H’85, PAST PRESIDENT OF LSST (LARGE SYNOPTIC SURVEY TELESCOPE) CORP.
AND JOEL WEISBERG, CARLETON PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY AND THE NATURAL SCIENCES
Atacama Desert Santiago Portada Rock
Dear Carleton College Alumni & Friends, STUDY LEADERS
I invite you to join us for Carleton Alumni Adventures’ exclusive tour of Chile to experience
the country’s spectacular skies, world-class observatories, vineyards, ancient cultures, and
richly diverse, legendary landscape. Stargazers have long flocked to northern Chile to probe the
heavens: the skies are dark, the air is clean, and the clouds are rare. Attracted by the pristine night
skies, the world’s astronomers have made northern Chile the primary center for major astronomy
research observatories in the Southern Hemisphere. Echoing the stargazers and astronomers,
trip participants will themselves watch sunsets, stargaze, and participate in private tours of major
observatories. SIDNEY C. WOLFF ’62 H’85
most recently led the design and
Our study leaders—an astrophysicist and the first woman to serve as director of a major U.S. development phase of the Large
Synoptic Survey Telescope project.
observatory, Dr. Sidney Wolff ’62 H’85; and Herman and Gertrude Mosier Stark Professor of Construction of this facility is
Physics and Astronomy and the Natural Sciences, Joel Weisberg, a radio astronomer—will lead currently taking place in Chile. The
us on an adventure that begins in the vibrant cities of Santiago and Valparaiso before heading first woman to direct a major U.S.
Observatory (Kitt Peak), she played
north in search of observatories and desert landscapes. Spend two nights in the coastal town of a leadership role in the development
La Serena as our base for traveling to the scenic desert mountains of the Elqui Valley, visiting the of Mauna Kea, now the premier
Gemini and LSST telescopes, and experiencing the magic of stargazing in this part of the world. astronomical site in the northern
hemisphere, and was the first director
of the international project that built
Our journey culminates in the remote and fantastically beautiful Atacama Desert. Covering
the two state-of-the-art Gemini
40,000 square miles of northern Chile, the Atacama includes coastal plains, high volcanoes, the telescopes, one in Hawaii and the
world’s highest geyser basin, spectacular altiplanic lagoons, and state-of-the-art observatories, other in Chile. Sidney served on the
where we gain special access via Dr. Wolff. These observatories—Paranal and ALMA—boast Carleton College Board of Trustees
for 24 years. Her research focused on
some of the largest and most advanced optical and radio telescopes on Earth that promise to star formation and evolution, and she
revolutionize our understanding of the Universe. has co-authored several textbooks on
introductory astronomy.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore these incredible locations, with this combination
of Carleton leaders, in the company of fellow Carls. I hope you will contact the Alumni Adventures
office today at carleton@studytours.org or (800) 811-7244 to reserve your space.
Sincerely,
Derek Fried ’93
President, Carleton College Alumni Association
JOEL WEISBERG is the Herman
and Gertrude Mosier Stark Professor
of Physics and Astronomy and
Gemini Observatory South
the Natural Sciences at Carleton
College. His research is in the area
of radio astronomy, particularly in
the study of pulsars. Joel teaches
astronomy, astrophysics, and physics
courses, and has taught several
multidisciplinary courses in the areas
of environmental and technology
studies and in science policy. He
maintains several research positions
for students, often enabling them to
travel to various radio observatories.
Joel and several students built the
small Sogn Valley (Minnesota) Radio
Astronomy Observatory in the mid-
1980s using amateur equipment. He
loves to share sunsets and the night
sky with others, and has done so on
numerous other alumni journeys.
Please visit go.carleton.edu/adventures for details and updates on all of our programs.
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of 7,500 feet, the Atacama Desert
MONDAY–TUESDAY, is the
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Sky &
fiery red canyons, gorges, hundred gassy fumeroles. Enjoy a picnic
Palace, the colossal Cathedral, and Telescope, the and Scientific American. He is also
turquoise thermal lakes,
Fly overnight cerulean lagoons,
to Santiago and enjoy a private breakfast as the sun rises over the Andes, Relax and recover from our long day in Elqui
and steaming geysers. Along the way, the geysers Chilean
erupt, and Museum
the cold of Pre-Columbian Art,
high- past home
director of special media for NASA’s
transfer on October 22nd to the fashionable Valley with
historic New Horizons a freetomorning
mission Pluto. in La Serena,
visit the ghost town of Baquedano, which to one aofmystical
altitude air creates the finest collections of pottery,
landscape
Cumbres Hotel Lastarria,
flourished in the nitrate-mining boom of nestled in the of steam. There is ample and free time during Asteroid 1990A known
was for
named beautiful
to honor beaches
his and a multitude
sculptures, textiles from Central and
historic Lastarria neighborhood
the 1860s and early 1900s and faded away surroundedthe day to explore outstanding of belfries.
achievements Then
in take
science an early-afternoon
South San Pedro In
America. de the
Atacama,
afternoon, fly to La
after by
theSantiago’s
developmentfinest of synthetic
shops,nitrates
restaurants,perhapsand visiting the Church of San Pedro education, andflight he hastothe added distinction
Antofagasta, a port city in northern
Serena, Chile’s second oldest city, founded
in themuseums.
1930s. After check-in at the hotel,
Gather for introductions at the de Atacama, constructed during the of being a Grammy-nominated musician.
Chile. After a city tour, including a visit to
the rest of the day is at leisure. Spanish colonial in 1544. periodCheck-in to lovely Hotel Costa
of indigenous
hotel followed by a welcome dinner at a La Portada, the most photographed rock
Hotel Cumbres San Pedro de Atacama (B,L) adobe. Depart Real this afternoon
before having for dinner
the on La Serena’s
nearby restaurant. Valle de la Luna, a geologic wonderland SAntiAgo arch in the world, check in to the beautiful
waterfront. HOTEL COSTA REAL (B, L, D)
DAy 9 CUMBRES HOTEL LASTARRIA (D) of stone and sand formations, dry lakes Hotel Terrado Suites, where every room
MonDAy, oCtobEr 23 and caverns, and a spectacular range of enjoys views of the ocean. Enjoy dinner
SAn PEDro DE AtACAMA FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 colors and textures. Celebrate your independently.
Spend a full day exploring the amazing
sightsSantiago
of the High Andes, beginning with
adventure with La Serena
sundowners (Elqui
as the Valle Valley and HOTEL TERRADO SUITES (B, L)
de la Luna changes colors with the setting
Salar de Atacama, the largest salt flat Gemini, LSST, and El Pangue
(Casablanca Valley & Valparaiso) sun, followed by a festive farewell dinner
in Chile. In the middle of the Atacama under the Atacama Observatories)
night skies. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
Desert, the salt
Travel flat’sCasablanca
to the surrounding landscape
Valley, one of HotelChile’s Cumbres San Pedro de Atacama (B,D)
is dominated
renowned by volcanoes,
wine regions,including
for a private tour and
Travel today through the scenic desert Antofagasta
mountains to the lush, green Elqui Valley,
Lascar, one of the most active in Chile.
tasting at Kingston Family Vineyards, pioneers DAyS 11 & 12 (Paranal Observatory [VLT])
Laguna Chaxa, an altaplanic lagoon in Los
for creating award-winning
Flamencos National Reserve, sustains a red wine
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from
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with picturesque
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wide avariety
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birdlife,for whites.Chilean,
including Visit the family SAn PEDro DE AtACAMA / SAntiAgo ugANdA sAFARi &Paranal Observatory,
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Stop at Puclaro Dam, affording impressive goRillA tReKKiNg the gRANd tetoNs &
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boutique wineryflamingos.
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del Bosque After
for lunch a leisurely morning, fly to Santiago JUN 1–13, 2017 Large Telescope) operated by the European
the totAl solAR
the scenic valley views,
to connect with overnight flights to the before heading up the long,
at itsvillages
famed of Toconao and
Restaurant Socaire;
Tanino, considered ELIZABETH ROSS & ZARIN
Southern eClipse
Observatory (ESO). Explore Paranal,
and the colorful and windswept saltpans, U.S. (B) winding road to the Large Synoptic Survey MACHANDA AUG 19–26, 2017
one of the top winery restaurants in the world. a state-of-the-art, optical-infrared observatory,
MARK VAN BAALEN
volcanoes, and archaeological sites at the Telescope (LSST) and Gemini Observatory FAMily iRelANd:
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century funiculars, and cobblestone streets.
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10–22, 2017 Travel byCRAdle motoroF coach through the unique
restaurants. NINA TUMARKIN huMANKiNd
Following dinner in Vicuña, the birthplace of AtacamaNOV Desert landscape, the driest place
4–18, 2017
CUMBRES HOTEL LASTARRIA (B, L)
Chile’s Nobel-Prize winning poet Gabriela on Earth and surreally beautiful, with fiery red
Mistral, board private vans up to El Pangue canyons, grassy gorges, turquoise thermal
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24
Observatory for an evening of stargazing. lakes, cerulean lagoons, and steaming
Santiago n La Serena HOTEL COSTA REAL (B, L, D) geysers. En route visit the ghost town of
Following a morning lecture, experience the Baquedano, which flourished in the nitrate-
spectacular sights and colorful culture of mining boom of the 1860s and faded away
PROGRAM RATES
Double Occupancy (per person)
30-36 participants.....................$7,945
20-29 participants.....................$8,145
Single Supplement....................$1,445
(limited availability)
ON-TOUR AIRFARE is not included
in the program rates. Round-trip,
economy-class airfare for three on-tour
flights (Santiago/La Serena, La Serena/
Antofagasta, Calama/Santiago) is
approximately $550 per person as of
La Serena Beach Lighthouse October 2018 and is subject to change
without notice. On-Tour Air will be
Serena, Santa Lucia Park City of Valparaiso The ALMA Radiotelescope Array
purchased on your behalf and billed
when final payment is due.
INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE: U.S.
with the advent of synthetic nitrates in the 1930s. restaurant and an afternoon free for individual domestic and International air is not
Arrive in San Pedro de Atacama late in the day and pursuits. included in this program. AirTreks can
check in to the Cumbres Hotel, our tranquil oasis for CUMBRES HOTEL SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA (B, L) help with airline arrangements for this trip
the next four nights. CUMBRES HOTEL SAN PEDRO DE and can be reached at 1-800-AIRTREKS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 or 415-977-7171. You are also welcome
ATACAMA (B, L)
to book your air transportation through
San Pedro de Atacama your local travel agent, an online travel
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29
(El Tatio Geysers & Moon Valley) site, or the airline of your choice.
San Pedro de Atacama (High Andes) Early risers travel before dawn to El Tatio Geysers to PROGRAM RATES INCLUDE:
Spend a full day exploring the High Andes, beginning witness a spectacular sunrise. Located 13,800 feet Educational program by Carleton College
study leaders and local experts including
with the Salar de Atacama—the largest salt flat in above sea level, these are the highest geysers in the briefings, lectures, and presentations
Chile—surrounded by volcanoes, including Lascar, world. El Tatio is also the third largest geyser site on • All accommodations and meals as
one of the most active in Chile. Our excursion Earth, with over 80 gurgling geysers and 100 gassy outlined in the itinerary (B=breakfast,
also includes visits to Laguna Chaxa, a national fumaroles. Eat a picnic breakfast as the sun rises L=lunch, R=reception, D=dinner) •
Guaranteed early check-in on arrival
reservation that three species of flamingo inhabit over the Andes, and witness the breathtaking sight
day in Santiago • Private arrival transfer
year-round; the vivid blue waters of the Miscanti of the columns of steam rising from the ground. In • Group departure transfer from San
and Miñiques lagoons, located at 14,850 feet; and the afternoon, travel to Valle de la Luna, a geologic Pedro de Atacama to the Calama Airport
the tiny hamlet of Socaire, where a typical altiplanic wonderland of stone and sand formations, as well on November 1, 2019 • Excursions as
specified in the itinerary • Entrance fees
lunch will be served. Return to the hotel for some as dry lakes and caverns. Enjoy an unforgettable
• Gratuities to housekeeping, porters,
free time and an independent dinner. Night owls “sundowner” overlooking Valle de la Luna at sunset, tour manager, drivers, and guides • Free-
participate in an evening of stargazing, this time from when the landscape offers an incredible show of flow house wine, beer, and soft drinks
the private facility of San Pedro de Atacama Celestial changing colors. Celebrate our journey together with welcome and farewell dinners •
Explorations (SPACE). One glass house wine, beer, or soft drink
with a special farewell reception and dinner followed
with other group lunches and dinners
CUMBRES HOTEL SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA (B, L) by stargazing with our study leaders. • Bottled water on motor coaches •
CUMBRES HOTEL SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA (B, R, D) Baggage handling • Pre-departure
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 materials, including travel information •
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1-2 Professional tour manager
San Pedro de Atacama (ALMA)
WHAT TO EXPECT: This is a
Following a morning lecture, travel to the Atacama San Pedro de Atacama n moderately active program that includes
Large Millimeter Array (ALMA), a state-of-the-art Calama n Santiago n U.S. a few walks of up to one mile on
radio telescope array designed to study millimeter- sometimes uneven terrain and being
After a leisurely morning, fly from Calama to Santiago
outdoors for several hours at a time in
wavelength light from some of the coldest (and to connect with overnight flights to the U.S., arriving the dry, arid climate. The weather in
oldest) objects in the universe and located on November 2nd. (B) October will be pleasant with little or
approximately 30 miles from San Pedro de Atacama. no chance of rain, particularly in the
A brief on-site medical exam is required before Atacama Desert. Temperatures range
being allowed to briefly visit this site at 16,600 feet from highs in the mid-70s F to lows in
the high-30s. Temperature variations in
elevation on the Chajnantor plateau. The setting Chile are largely elevation-based, with
is other-worldly and unforgettable. (An alternative higher elevations noticeably cooler than
arrangement is available for those not wanting or at sea level.
able to ascend to high altitude.) Upon returning Please be aware that considerable time
to San Pedro de Atacama, enjoy lunch at a local is spent between 7,500 and 9,000 feet
and there are several excursions where P.O. Box 938, 47 Main Street, Suite
participants will be at elevations between One, Walpole, NH 03608. Final payment
10,000-16,600 feet for shorter periods deadline is Monday, June 24, 2019, and
of time. Anyone with difficulty walking, can be made by check or credit card.
or with a medical problem that might
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:
be adversely affected by high altitudes,
Refunds, less a cancellation fee of $500
should not consider this program. If
per person, will be made if Carleton
there is any doubt about your ability to
College Alumni Adventures is notified on
be at these altitudes please consult with
or before June 24, 2019, 120 days prior
your physician before signing up for
to departure. No refunds will be granted
this program. Participants with medical
after that date. All cancellations must be
issues and/or dietary restrictions must
in writing. Refunds cannot be made to
make them known to us well before
departure, and impairments regarding
participants who do not complete the
tour for any reason at all. We reserve
RESERVATION FORM Moon Valley,
Atacama Desert
mobility must be disclosed prior to
the right to require any participant to
booking. If you have any questions about
withdraw from a tour at any time at his/
the level of activity of this program or
her own expense, when such action CHILE: October 21–November 2, 2019
your ability to participate, please call
is determined by tour staff to be in the
Criterion Travel at (650) 328-2089.
best interest of the health, safety, or
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Santiago, Chile, Skyline
WITH DR. SIDNEY C. WOLFF ’62 H’85, PAST PRESIDENT OF LSST (LARGE SYNOPTIC SURVEY TELESCOPE) CORP.
Vicuña AND JOEL WEISBERG, CARLETON PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY AND THE NATURAL SCIENCES
PRST STD
U.S. Postage
PAID
Permit No. 604
Sacramento, CA
P.O. Box 938, 47 Main Street, Suite One, Walpole, NH 03608
Highlights
n Gain special access to THREE of the
world’s most advanced observatories:
Gemini South, the twin to Gemini North
located on Mauna Kea, that together
provide full coverage of the skies over
both hemispheres; Paranal, an optical-
infrared observatory; and Atacama
Large Millimeter Array (ALMA), a giant
array of radiotelescopes.
n Sample great wine and food in
October 21–November 2, 2019
Casablanca Valley, Chile’s acclaimed
wine region; ride the 19th-century
funiculars up the hills of the bohemian
town of Valparaiso; and experience the
colorful culture of Santiago, Chile’s
capital city.
n View Chile’s famed night skies during
three special evenings of curated
stargazing with telescopes, one in the
Elqui Valley at El Pangue Observatory
and two additional opportunities in the
middle of the Atacama Desert.
n Spend three days exploring the vast
and beautiful Atacama Desert, including
the High Andes altiplanic lagoons, sunrise
at El Tatio Geysers, and a memorable
sundowner overlooking the spectacular Kingston Family Vineyards, Palm Drive
Valle de la Luna.
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