Thousands of astronomers are hunting for places that provide a clear glimpse to space, and down below we have listed TOP-10\u00a0 most popular and romantic stargazing locations in the world.<\/p>\n
1)\u00a0Hawaii – most romantic stargazing\u00a0locations<\/h2>\n
Not only the island group is a perfect holiday destination for sun-bathers, surfers and volcano lovers. At night sky above is so clear from light pollution that watching stars is a real treat for your eyes. The Mauna Kea Observatories are located at 4205 m (13 796 ft) altitude and are one of the most famous in the world.
\nIsland\u00a0visitors are offered a number of guided tours, that include a ride to the observatory and mountain.<\/p>\n
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2) Atacama Desert, Chile – best stargazing weather
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nOne of the driest places on our planet that receives just a millimeter of rain each year, thus providing wonderful conditions for stargazing. Clear sky, zero light pollution and high altitude ensure a sharp glimpse into\u00a0beautiful space. Paranal Observatory is proud of owning one of the largest telescopes in the world.
\nVarious astronomy tours take visitors to the desert and provide interesting\u00a0guided trips in so called
\n“Stargazer’s Heavean on Earth”<\/p>\n
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3)\u00a0Tuscany, Italy –\u00a0ignited revolution in astronomy<\/h2>\n
One of the most beautiful places in the Italy, where valleys and villas are dominating the landscapes. This is also a place where in the 17th century Galileo Galilei developed his famous telescope, igniting a revolution in astronomy.
\nTuscany is rated as one of the best places on Earth to view the Moon\u2019s craters, sunspots and Jupiter\u2019s satellites, far from the city lights, in the valleys, on the top of the hills.<\/p>\n
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4)\u00a0Tenerife, Spain – stargazing tourist destination\u00a0awards
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe island is known for its pristine beaches and busy nightlife. However it is also considered to be one of the best places to go stargazing in Europe. Teide National Park is a place to visit if you want to have the best stgargazing experience on island, it has received \u201cStarlight Tourist Destination\u201d and \u201cStarlight Reserve\u201d awards for low light pollution and wonderful conditions for stargazing.
\nThere is also a restaurant on the mountain and you can get there by Teide cable car and then admire the sunset and night sky full of stars, while having a romantic and delicious dinner.<\/p>\n
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5) Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, USA<\/h2>\n
During the day it is a wonderful site, full of natural rock wonders such as arcs, bridges, weird formations, but during the night a whole other scene above opens. You can\u00a0clearly see the Milky Way and its distinct form.
\nThe study has shown this park to be curently the darkest one in USA \u2013 a truly great place to go watch the stars!<\/p>\n
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6)\u00a0Cherry Springs State Park, Pennsylvania, USA<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe park provides a striking glimpse to the nucleus of the Milky Way. The observations are made from the top of the 701 m (2300 ft) high mountain, where you can have a 360\u00b0 panoramic view, free from light pollution and other distractions.
\nThe park also offers public programs and various events like the Perseids Meteor Shower that happens in August.<\/p>\n
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7) Lapland,\u00a0 Finland – stargazing and\u00a0northern lights<\/h2>\n
By day, Lapland is known as the hometown of Santa Claus with a Santa-inspired village, but afterdark you can go on star-viewing tours by snowmobile or even reindeer and if you’re lucky you can also see northern lights.<\/p>\n
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8) La Palma, Canary Islands<\/h2>\n\nAstronomy\u00a0is emerging on the island with frequent offers of stargazing tours\u00a0to the edge of Caldera de Taburiente, that is near a observatory which is located\u00a0at an altitude of about 7,870 feet. There you can enjoy view of a sea of clouds underneath and an ocean of stars above.<\/p>\n
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9) Sagarmtha National Park, Nepal<\/h2>\n
This is where the roof of the world touches the sky.\u00a0 You can have\u00a0beautiful stargazing experience in Himalayan villages and on hiking treks, especially in Sagarmatha National Park which is near Namche Bazaar, where stars appear over Mount Everest.<\/p>\n
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10) Alqueva Dark Sky, Portugal<\/h2>\n
Astrotourism is well developed in Alqueva with marvelous accommodations available in rural houses.<\/p>\n
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Finding the best stargazing place for yourself<\/h2>\n
\nVarious astronomy tours take visitors to the desert and provide interesting\u00a0guided trips in so called
\n“Stargazer’s Heavean on Earth”<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n\nTuscany is rated as one of the best places on Earth to view the Moon\u2019s craters, sunspots and Jupiter\u2019s satellites, far from the city lights, in the valleys, on the top of the hills.<\/p>\n
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The island is known for its pristine beaches and busy nightlife. However it is also considered to be one of the best places to go stargazing in Europe. Teide National Park is a place to visit if you want to have the best stgargazing experience on island, it has received \u201cStarlight Tourist Destination\u201d and \u201cStarlight Reserve\u201d awards for low light pollution and wonderful conditions for stargazing.
\nThere is also a restaurant on the mountain and you can get there by Teide cable car and then admire the sunset and night sky full of stars, while having a romantic and delicious dinner.<\/p>\n
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5) Natural Bridges National Monument, Utah, USA<\/h2>\n
During the day it is a wonderful site, full of natural rock wonders such as arcs, bridges, weird formations, but during the night a whole other scene above opens. You can\u00a0clearly see the Milky Way and its distinct form.
\nThe study has shown this park to be curently the darkest one in USA \u2013 a truly great place to go watch the stars!<\/p>\n
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6)\u00a0Cherry Springs State Park, Pennsylvania, USA<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe park provides a striking glimpse to the nucleus of the Milky Way. The observations are made from the top of the 701 m (2300 ft) high mountain, where you can have a 360\u00b0 panoramic view, free from light pollution and other distractions.
\nThe park also offers public programs and various events like the Perseids Meteor Shower that happens in August.<\/p>\n
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7) Lapland,\u00a0 Finland – stargazing and\u00a0northern lights<\/h2>\n
By day, Lapland is known as the hometown of Santa Claus with a Santa-inspired village, but afterdark you can go on star-viewing tours by snowmobile or even reindeer and if you’re lucky you can also see northern lights.<\/p>\n
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8) La Palma, Canary Islands<\/h2>\n\nAstronomy\u00a0is emerging on the island with frequent offers of stargazing tours\u00a0to the edge of Caldera de Taburiente, that is near a observatory which is located\u00a0at an altitude of about 7,870 feet. There you can enjoy view of a sea of clouds underneath and an ocean of stars above.<\/p>\n
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9) Sagarmtha National Park, Nepal<\/h2>\n
This is where the roof of the world touches the sky.\u00a0 You can have\u00a0beautiful stargazing experience in Himalayan villages and on hiking treks, especially in Sagarmatha National Park which is near Namche Bazaar, where stars appear over Mount Everest.<\/p>\n
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10) Alqueva Dark Sky, Portugal<\/h2>\n
Astrotourism is well developed in Alqueva with marvelous accommodations available in rural houses.<\/p>\n
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Finding the best stargazing place for yourself<\/h2>\n
\nThe park also offers public programs and various events like the Perseids Meteor Shower that happens in August.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n<\/p>\nAstronomy\u00a0is emerging on the island with frequent offers of stargazing tours\u00a0to the edge of Caldera de Taburiente, that is near a observatory which is located\u00a0at an altitude of about 7,870 feet. There you can enjoy view of a sea of clouds underneath and an ocean of stars above.<\/p>\n
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9) Sagarmtha National Park, Nepal<\/h2>\n
This is where the roof of the world touches the sky.\u00a0 You can have\u00a0beautiful stargazing experience in Himalayan villages and on hiking treks, especially in Sagarmatha National Park which is near Namche Bazaar, where stars appear over Mount Everest.<\/p>\n
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10) Alqueva Dark Sky, Portugal<\/h2>\n
Astrotourism is well developed in Alqueva with marvelous accommodations available in rural houses.<\/p>\n
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