Tag: Astro-tourism
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The universe opens up for us: meet the astro-ambassadors welcoming stargazers to the Himalayas
Stargazing in the Himalayas taps a new future for Hanle Perched at 4,500 metres, the village of Hanle in Ladakh sits under one of the clearest night skies on Earth. In 2022, it earned India’s first dark sky reserve status, transforming a remote crossroads of nomadic life into a thriving hub for astronomy and sustainable…
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The universe opens up in Hanle: how astro-ambassadors illuminate the Himalayas
Introduction: a village transformed by starlight High above the plains of Ladakh, the village of Hanle makes a quiet claim to fame: some of the clearest night skies on Earth. At 4,500 metres, this Himalayan plateau hosts India’s first dark sky reserve, a status earned through careful management of light pollution and a community ready…
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The universe has opened up for us: meet the astro-ambassadors who welcome stargazers to the Himalayas
Introduction: a village transformed by the night sky High above the plains of Ladakh, the village of Hanle sits under what locals call a sky so dark it earns the status of a dark sky reserve. Since 2022 this remote corner of India has become a beacon for stargazing, thanks to a pioneering program that…