Perhaps the most beautiful observation deck on Makhtesh Gadol is the Avnon Mount viewpoint. Makhtesh Gadol is one of the three Makhteshs in Israel and one of the five in the world. Makhtesh is a special geological formation that is found only in the Negev Desert and the Sinai Peninsula. The creation of Makhtesh is the long process when the river flowing in the narrow cleft, washing out the sand, and stones gradually collapse the walls of Makhtesh until a huge crater is formed. A distinctive feature of Makhtesh is the river bed that washed out the rocks. The former huge river bad that washed out Makhtesh Gadol goes into a narrow cleft to the southeast, called the gates of the devil. Remains of buildings are visible along the dirt road leading to the observation deck. This is the town of oil workers of the British Palestinian Oil Company, established in 1941 as a subsidiary of the British Iraqi Oil Company. British geologists have concluded that oil can be found in Makhtesh Gadol. No oil was found, but the road to the Makhtesh lowland was paved. Our trip will be focused along this road. Imagine you would stay at this wonderful observation deck for the night and watch a Starfall, but the entire territory of Makhtesh Gadol is a nature reserve. You cannot stay here for the night. You cannot light a light; you cannot wander and walk. You cannot make a fire. These acts are harmful to nature and its nocturnal inhabitants. It is useless to argue with the inspectors of the authority of national parks and reserves. You may be penalized with a fine in the hundreds of shekels. Therefore, we will go to a secret place, watching the sunset.