While the world is becoming smaller and smaller and traveling has become as easy as a few clicks, outer space is getting larger and larger. NASA is always a step ahead with the latest technologies and in July 2009 one of the world’s most powerful telescopes was launched to explore faint light from distant parts of the universe from a volcano top in Las Palmas of the Canary Islands. This took twelve years from the planning phase to the launch and involved a thousand people and 100 companies. Now there is a new larger, more potent one being planned for launch in 2014 called the James Webb Space Telescope which will be able to connect the Milky Way to our own solar system visually.
Insider’s Tips for an Itinerary at Las Palmas:
To stay on top of all the latest happenings there are many blogs and sites which can keep you informed such as:
Now you ask what does that have to do with hostels?
Well, there is a Space Hostel – SEI located in Leipzip, Germany which is actually a Space Education Institute where international students, backpackers and aerospace specialists can all gather together to share different views and discuss the latest on space travel. This guest house has private single, twin, and double rooms as well as dorm rooms which can fit from two to seven guests. You can also choose to use their tent for outdoor camping or take advantage of their many amenities such as the space travel workshops, internet access, the beer garden or the lawn for barbecuing. The gracious owner, Ralf Heckel, is well versed in space travel and actively participates in moon car tournaments,so he can serve as a great reference point if you are interested in learning more. There are so many things to learn and do, so book your room at Space Hostel Leipzig today!
Interested in the Moonbuggy Race?
The Space Hostel is currently welcoming space student groups at a low rate of 43€ per person (groups more than 20 persons) including breakfast and the NASA-workshop.
If you are not sure where Leipzig is or what else it has to offer, find out more with articles such as “Top Ten Reasons to Visit Leipzig” or why Leipzig is considered the new Berlin. It was also voted #10 by New York Time’s Top 31 Places to Go in 2010. While we may not be able to get you to outer space in this lifetime, HostelsClub is proud to offer the possibility of getting you as close as possible and Space Hostel Leipzig is a great start!
Ready for Blastoff!!
