One of the most relaxing activities that we can do is to contemplate the stars in the night sky .Unfortunately, light pollution prevents us from seeing in many places magnificence of the starry sky.In order to preserve areas such as “sanctuaries” for star observation, organizations such as Dark Sky Places or Starlight were born, which UNESCO-sponsored defends “the night sky and the right to starlight”.You want to know what are the 10 best places to observe the stars, join us on this trip. We have chosen these ten, but there are many more places to enjoy this relaxing activity.
The 10 best places to observe stars worldwide
Northern Hemisphere
1.National Natural Bridges Monument, Utah, USA
It is one of the first places that obtained the certification of the association cion Dark Sky.Un a spectacular landscape to magnificent starry skies.In this area you can follow Night Sky Watch courses to learn more about constellations.

2.Galloway Forest Park, Scotland
This forest park has 75,000 hectares and has minimal light pollution.At a glance, more than 7,000 stars and sometimes planets can be seen.The Milky Way is usually also visible and even northern lights.
3.Caldera de Taburiente National Park, La Palma, Canary Islands
The area of the highest peak on the island of La Palma enjoys a privileged situation since the clouds they form below the summits and there is no distortion when observing the stars.Several telescopes and astronomical observatories have been established there.

4.Death Valley National Park, California, USA
It is the largest park to observe stars of which it has cataloged Dark Sky.It only has a disadvantage and it suffers the light pollution of some relatively nearby cities such as Las Vegas.In spite of this it is an incomparable place and more if you are a fan of geology in addition to astronomy.

5.Poloniny Dark-Sky Park, Slovakia
This Slovak forest is declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.It is one of the darkest areas of Slovakia and the observation of the stars is unbeatable.
6.National Historical Park of the Chaco Culture, New Mexico
More than 99% of the park is in an area called "natural darkness." In Chaco you can observe the stars from the Pueblo ruins.
Southern Hemisphere
7.Aoraki Mackenzie, New Zealand
Surrounded The Mt.St.John Observatory in the Mackenzie River Basin is located in an Alpine landscape.Aoraki Mackenzi is in New Zealand and is the largest dark sky reserve in the world.It is one of the best places to see stars in the southern hemisphere.The Magellanic Clouds are visible all year round.

8.Atacama Desert, Chile
Located at an altitude of 2500 meters it is one of the highest and driest regions in the world.In its sky there are practically no clouds.they find important astronomical observatories and there is more under construction.

9.NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia, Africa
Namibia, in Africa, is one of the areas of the world less populated.It is an excellent place to observe the stars.Some tourist companies offer packs that combine the observation of the sky with a night safari.
10.Nambung National Park in Australia
Nambung National Park is located north of the city of Perth in Australia.
It is one of the most beautiful places as you can join the observation of the stars the spectacular vision of the "Pinnacle", the famous rock formations.
Is there a place in your area where you can see the stars? Share it with us.
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