In places far from residential areas, the stars, planets and sparkling sparkles of the Milky Way in the night sky create a magnificent sight. However, as residential areas increase, these points are gradually decreasing.
The Interuniversity Association for Research in Astronomy (AURA) observatory in the Andes Mountains in Chile was protected by the International Dark Sky Association last month.
Skies unpolluted by artificial light are now less common. These lights prevent us from seeing the stars.
Two-thirds of people live in cities. In these regions, the sky is not dark enough to see the Milky Way at night. Experts point out that people who grow up in cities only see such images in science-fiction movies.
Elqui Valley in Chile is famous for its natural beauty and magnificent night views of the sky.
It is also stated that light pollution at night negatively affects the navigation ability of some animals such as turtles, fish and butterflies.
To see all the objects in the night sky, a lightless and cloudless environment is required. Not only artificial light, but also moonlight and lights leaking from the poles in high places in summer also prevent complete darkness, so not many stars can be seen in the sky.
The regions with the best night sky views in the world are often located in hard-to-reach places. Here are 10 of them.
1. Sahara
Spreading over an area of 9,000,000 square kilometers and covering 10 percent of the African continent, the Sahara is the world's largest desert. In addition to the extremely hot and dry climate here, its distance from civilization provides the opportunity to watch magnificent star views in the middle of the desert.
2. Namibia
Astrotourism related to sky observations is gradually developing in Namibia. There are some telescope farms in the Namib Desert, one of the oldest and largest deserts in the world, and it is possible to see the horizon from all directions.
3. Deserts Region, Arabian Peninsula
There are almost no settlements in this desert, which covers an area of 650 thousand square kilometers in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula.
4. Atacama Desert, Chile
Atacama, the driest desert in the world, is located on the borders of Chile, Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. The land structure in the region, where many astronomical observatories are located, resembles Mars.
5. La Palma, Canary Islands
La Palma is a volcano island. The island, located in the Canary archipelago belonging to Spain, is a center of attraction for astrotourists due to its clear sky. The island was declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 2002.
6. Himalayas
The Himalayan mountain range, which includes Everest, the highest mountain in the world at 8850 meters, is one of the places where the stars can be seen most clearly in the night sky.
7. Hawaiian Volcanoes
Hawaii's many towering volcanoes host many famous observatories. With an altitude of over 4000 meters, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa are famous for the best night sky views on the island.
8. Western Australia
Satellite photos of western Australia show how dark the region is. The national parks here are a popular destination for those who want to watch the stars. The sky in the southern hemisphere is much more striking than that in the north because of the bright center of the Milky Way.
9. Alps
The last remaining natural sky in Western Europe is found in the Alps. The fact that this region is mountainous and devoid of residential areas and is protected by national parks has protected the sky from pollution. One of the most popular sky observation points is in the Tyrol region of Austria.
10. Wyoming, USA
There are many dark spots in the American West. Most of this region is within the scope of national parks and conservation areas. Yellowstone National Park is among the most popular places.
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