New standards in the fight against light pollution are helping bring darker skies to Chile, and not only will this protect our view of the stars, but also human health and biodiversity. Chile is an attractive location for astronomers because its skies are great for stargazing, particularly in the Atacama Desert, where tall peaks, a stable atmosphere and over 300 clear nights per year on average provide excellent observing conditions. As such, Chile is home to a large number
THE HOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL TELESCOPES JOINS THE FIGHT AGAINST LIGHT POLLUTION
Nov 30, 2023
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