Dark Sky Sanctuary: Pioneering Protection of Ladakhs Astronomical Treasures and Cosmic Horizons

The Dark Sky Sanctuary near the border between India and China houses the Himalayan Chandra Telescope. The photograph, captured in 2018, shows Mars approaching Earth, an event that occurs once every two years. Photo credit: Dorje Anchuk Under the clear night skies along the India-China border, a sense of hope for the future stretches across the heavens. Written by Rag Kurnad and Anmol Tiku, September 19, 2020 Ladakh, often referred to as “the Roof of the World,” is one of the highest regions on Earth. Despite the dangers of altitude sickness, severe cold outside the summer months, and narrow roads prone to landslides, its breathtaking beauty is well worth the […] The post Dark Sky Sanctuary: Pioneering Protection of Ladakh’s Astronomical Treasures and Cosmic Horizons appeared first on LIFE on the PLANET LADAKH.

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