Breathtaking photos of Mitzpe Ramon under the stars

Check out these stunning snapshots of Mitzpe Ramon once the sun sets and the desert stars come out

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Thursday February 27 2020

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With the bright lights in Israel’s major cities, it can be hard to see the stars at night–but not in Mitzpe Ramon. Every weekend, Mitzpe Ramon offers different activities for the whole family. The astronomy complex is set up to enable a perfect viewing experience complete with various telescopes, ambient music, and plenty of room to spread out a mat or wrap yourself in a blanket and look up at the clear desert sky illuminated by stars. Don’t let the alluring city lights dissuade you from leaving home for a weekend of natural radiance and wonder in Mitzpe Ramon. Let these stunning nighttime photos draw you in...

Mitzpe by moonlight

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Israel is among the world's fastest-growing countries in tourism! This year over 4 million people are expected to #visitIsrael. Come see for yourself! . . . 📷: @yuvala96

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A via láctea observada da Ramon Crater, em Mitzpe Ramon, no Deserto do Negev. Marque alguém com quem você gostaria de observar as estrelas! 🌟 ✨ . . . #fundocomunitario #kerenhayesod #mitzperamon

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Absolutely Amazing shot taken by @erezvanso @ #mitzperamon

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הכביש שמחבר את מצפה רמון למכתש רמון, מפותל ומרהיב. ויש לו שם: מעלה העצמאות. The curved road that goes from Mitzpe Ramon down to the Ramon Crater. #ilovemitzperamon #mitzperamon #negev #israel #מצפהרמון #נגב #ramoncrater #curves #נגב #ig_israel #negev #ig_negev #travelling #מדבר #אור #light #lighttrace #טיול #דרום #longexposure #road #כביש #highway #פיתול

A post shared by Mitzpe Ramon Israel (@i.love.mitzpe.ramon) on Jan 8, 2019 at 3:07am PST

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המדבר כקנווס, הכוכבים כתפאורה, האש כסימן למהלכי הנפש והאדם - זמני וכל יכול. The desert as a canvas, the stars as the set, fire as the signs of emotion and man - temporary and omnipotent. Thank you @yuvala96 for this great photo. #ilovemitzperamon #mitzperamon #negev #israel #מצפהרמון #נגב #art #photoart #desert #fire #stars #universe #manis #מכתשרמון #צילוםאמנותי #כוכבים #israel_best #אש #פואטיקה #poetic

A post shared by Mitzpe Ramon Israel (@i.love.mitzpe.ramon) on Jan 1, 2019 at 7:40am PST

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גלישת עננים למכתש רמון בזמן הזריחה. Clouds falling into the Ramon Crater early in the morning. Taken by @fine_israel 👍🏻 #ilovemitzperamon #mitzperamon #negev #israel #מצפהרמון #נגב #גלישתעננים #cliff #מצוק #מצלעות #crater #landscape

A post shared by Mitzpe Ramon Israel (@i.love.mitzpe.ramon) on Dec 31, 2018 at 11:24am PST

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Mizpe Ramon, Israël #israel #mizperamon #mitzperamon #desert #arnoutouthuis #photography #nightphotography #night #startrails #stars #3am #milkyway #milkywaychasers

A post shared by Arnout Outhuis (@arnout.outhuis) on Jan 19, 2018 at 8:34am PST

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Looking For Stars

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מדורה מחממת את הגוף ואת הלב. A campfire to warm body and soul. #ilovemitzperamon #mitzperamon #negev #israel #מצפהרמון #נגב #אש #מדבר #מחנה #מדורה #פויקה #campfire #desert

A post shared by Mitzpe Ramon Israel (@i.love.mitzpe.ramon) on Mar 20, 2018 at 11:36am PDT

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Star Trail #israel #startrails #mitzperamon

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Meanwhile in the middle of the desert 👌🏼 #desert #travel #backpacking #travelphotography #traveling #meditation #tanned #back #sand #sky #is #high #israel #capture #moment #instagood #instanature #endless #view #horizon #rocks #sunnyday #holidays #takemeback #happy #saturday #to #everyone

A post shared by Tim Saup (@timsaup) on May 13, 2017 at 8:59am PDT

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Stairway to heaven #dream_image #worldshotz #top_world_photo #worldprime #igpodium #fantastic_shotzs #negev #israel #desert #negevdesert #travel #mitzperamon #transavia #amazing #like #happy #studiereis #photography #letsgo #isropa #photooftheday #wilderness #travelblogger #love #landscape #makhteshramon #milkyways #starrysky #longtimeexposure #nightphotography

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Camp at the Ramon Crater in the Negev Desert and enjoy stargazing in Israel 🌠 📸Daniel Bar #negev #desert #stargazing #nightsky #holiday #vacation #experience #bucketlist #exploreisrael #travellersofinstagram #touristy #mustvisit #wanderlust #beautifuldestinations #instaphoto #bestofisrael #instadaily #celestial #marvel #mediterranean #middleeast #travelgram #travelgoals #natureatitsbest #ramoncrater #mitzperamon #visitisrael #goisrael #meetinisrael

A post shared by Israel Ministry Of Tourism (@meetinisrael) on Jan 24, 2019 at 5:41am PST

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The clear skies of the Negev make it the best place in Israel for a night sky tour led by an experienced astronomer, at the highest point in the region, Mitzpe Ramon, on the cliffs of the magnificent Ramon Crater! 📸@av.eye #negev #desert #camping #mitzperamon #ramoncrater #clearskies #bucketlist #travelgoals #travelgram #israel_best #passionpassport #discover #exploreisrael #didyouknow #travelholic #beautifuldestinations #milkyway #galaxy #stars #wanderlust #astronomy #nightsky #holiday #vacation #instaphoto #instadaily #travellersofinstagram picoftheday #goisrael #visitisrael #meetinisrael

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Acacia tree 🌳

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#longexpoelite #greatshotz #fs_longexpo #rsa_night #illgrammers #tv_longexposure #long_exposure #ic_longexpo #westcoast_exposures #amazing_longexpo #loves_longexposure #photosergereview #jaw_dropping_shots #longexpohunter #tgif_longXpo #hubs_united #longexpo #long_exposure #global_hotshotz #igbest_shotz #master_shots #moodygrams #ahd_shotz #theoutbound #heatercentral #phototag_it #nightimages #nightphotography #night_shooterz #longexposure_shots

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