Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh | Where the stars must not twinkle

Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh | Where the stars must not twinkle

Clean skies, high altitude and complete darkness are vital for India’s cutting-edge astronomical observatory in Ladakh’s Hanle village. Jacob Koshy reports on the challenges in having it declared an International Dark Sky Reserve, and the efforts to make residents stakeholders in the process Clean skies, high altitude and complete darkness are vital for India’s cutting-edge […]

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Himalayan Chandra Telescope in Hanle, Ladakh | Where the stars must not twinkle

Himalayan Chandra Telescope in Hanle, Ladakh | Where the stars must not twinkle

Clean skies, high altitude and complete darkness are vital for India’s cutting-edge astronomical observatory in Ladakh’s Hanle village. Jacob Koshy reports on the challenges in having it declared an International Dark Sky Reserve, and the efforts to make residents stakeholders in the process Clean skies, high altitude and complete darkness are vital for India’s cutting-edge […]

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