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The 7 Best Places in the World to See Stars
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posted in: World | posted by: Jennifer Gregory on November 4, 2009 | No Comments Want to catch a glimpse of the stars? Head away from Los Angeles and Hollywood and find yourself a patch of clear land with an unobstructed view of the skies above you.
We guarantee youll see more stars in the sky than you will anywhere else in the world. Theyre beautiful and amazing and youll be glad you made the trip to see them.
7. Monte-Megantic National Park Quebec, Canada
Travel around 145 miles east, away from Montreal, and youll find the astounding Mont-Megantic National Park in Quebec, Canada.
The park is part of what is known as the Dark Sky Reserve, a dedicated plot of Canadian land earmarked for work designed to preserve the amazing views of the night sky from the area. The park is also home to the esteemed ASTROLab where astronomers regularly interpret what they see in the skies.
6. Joshua Tree National Park California
Considered part of the California national parks system, Joshua Tree National Park is one of the best places in the country for stargazing. The skies here are so clear, and the park is so popular, the Andromeda Astromonical Society has chosen the park as the home of its monthly start gazing party. Joshua Tree is an amazing place to visit if you want to catch a clear view of the Milky Way.
5. Atacama Desert Chile
In the Atacama Desert in Chile you may be discouraged at finding yourself at high altitudes and breathing some pretty dry air. On the other hand, youll be breathing some of the least polluted air on the planet and, as such, gazing into some of the cleanest skies the perfect place to check out the stars.
Make sure you visit the Observatorio Cerro Mamalluca while youre in the desert. They offer public tours and will educate you about the stars you can see from Atacama Desert.
4. Southern Africa
Its hard to pinpoint just one great stargazing destination in Southern Africa as there arent many areas that will disappoint you. Southern Africa isnt incredibly populated so the lack of people equals minimal pollution, meaning the skies will be clearer than they would be in a rural setting.
If you head towards Cape Town or Sutherland youll find the South African Astronomical Observatory where you can catch a glimpse of the stars under the guidance of some of the areas most dedicated astronomers.
3. Valentia Island Ireland
The skies along the western coast of Ireland are particularly dark. These cloudless skies may make you feel as though youre part of an eerie movie but when you look up above youll be astounded by what you see. Valentia Island is one of the most recommended (and most popular) places to see the stars in Ireland. Plan to spend an evening or two in the area, either camping or renting a vacation home on the island.
2. Hawaii United States
Want to enjoy a tropical getaway and catch a glimpse of an astoundingly clear night sky? Head to any Hawaiian destination and youll be astounded at the stargazing opportunities that present themselves. If you head towards Manua Kea you can visit one of the largest observatories in the world. Just make sure you visit before 2025, the year scientists expect to find that all of the dark skies in the United States will be permanently polluted.
1. Wiruna New South Wales, AustraliabIn the middle of the woods of New South Wales youll stumble upon a 100 square acre section of land that is completely clear and protected, reserved for dedicated stargazers. Owned by local astronomers, the area is home to some of the darkest skies in the world perfect for stargazing either during the annual South Pacific Star Party or at any other time throughout the year.
Take advantage of any opportunity you can get to stargaze. As the world becomes more polluted, areas with clear dark skies will become few and far between. Before you know it, stargazing will be a thing of the past. Make sure you enjoy the experience while you still can
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