As night falls on the Atacama desert in northern Chile four giant telescopes turn their gaze towards the star-strewn heavens.

An amazing view of the Milky Way rising in Atacama Desert night sky while the Moon sets. An awe view of the stars and all the artificial satellites space traffic as moving stars above the Desert ...

Reach for the stars with our guide to the best dark-sky reserves on the planet, from the French Pyrenees to the Atacama ...

Reach for the stars with our guide to the best dark-sky reserves on the planet, from the French Pyrenees to the Atacama ...

Observatories in Chile’s Atacama Desert, including the world’s largest optical telescope, could be blinded by light pollution ...

From fiery festivals to nature's most dazzling "sky-dance", interest in the night skies is booming, with "noctourism" poised ...

Experience the magic of the night sky in stunning deserts and high-altitude observatories. Mauna Kea, at 13,796 feet, hosts advanced telescopes, offering astronomers and stargazers exceptional ...

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Light pollution is increasing globally, and having a negative impact on wildlife and humans. But the solutions are ...