How long have you not seen the stars? When you're exhausted in the evening rush hour subway, someone lights a bonfire and dances under the stars, and a few meteors are passing overhead. When we were young, we were happy, because on any night, we could see the sky full of stars as soon as we looked up. Nowadays, looking at the stars has almost become a luxury.
The development of industry, the aggravation of pollution, and the smog shrouded the city, not to mention looking at the stars, even if you look at the building across the road, you may not be able to see it completely. However, there are still places in the world where the stars are so bright and the Milky Way is clearly visible. This article will introduce 7 stargazing spots in the world.
1. Tuscany, Italy
Tuscany, Italy is an excellent place for stargazing, and in a sense, the astronomical revolution of mankind began here. In the 17th century, Galileo invented the first astronomical telescope in human history. In fact, many astronomers still mount their equipment on top of Tuscany's mountaintops, eagerly exploring the beauty of the universe. Come here for stargazing with them.
2. Atacama Desert, Chile
Coming to the Atacama Desert in the southern hemisphere, visitors can clearly see the stars. It almost never rains here throughout the year, and it is sunny at all times. Many observatories are housed here.
3. Death Valley, California
California's Death Valley National Park is also a good place for stargazing, which is an ideal place to observe lunar eclipses, meteor showers and the vast Milky Way.
4. Namib Desert
The Namib Desert is a vast and ancient desert with landscapes such as red sand dunes, Death Valley, and dead camel trees. The stars and rivers here at night are very bright, and the background of the landscape is extraordinarily beautiful! Inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2013, the Namib Desert has become an excellent choice for adventurous stargazers due to its endless sand dunes and clear, deep skies.
5. Hawaii
Hawaii is the only archipelago state in the United States, a vacation destination, and the starry sky is amazing. When night falls, you can clearly see the countless stars hanging in the sky even lying on the beach. Mauna Kea in Hawaii is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The lonely peak of more than 4,000 meters above sea level is above the temperature inversion layer. Combined with the low population density and low pollution, there are about 300 clear nights each year. There are a total of 13 observatories on the top of the mountain, including the famous Mauna Kea Observatory, whether you want to see the stars from a distance or up close, this is a good choice.
6. Madagascar Baobab Avenue
The Avenue of the Baobabs in Madagascar is nothing short of a natural treasure and a favorite spot for photographers. The sunset on Baobab Boulevard is really beautiful, and the starry sky based on the Baobab tree is even more amazing at night. If you come to Madagascar, don't miss it!
7. Brecon Beacons National Park, UK
In 2013, the Brecon Beacons were named the 5th Dark Sky Reserve in the world. The night sky here is so beautiful that it inspired Coldplay to improvise the melody of the famous song "Yellow".