India's First-Ever 'Night Sky Sanctuary' To Come Up In Ladakh
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Science & Technology
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5th Sep, 2022
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Context
India's first-ever 'night sky sanctuary' will be set up within the next three months in Hanle, Ladakh.
About the new Sanctuary
- This is a unique and first-of-its-kind initiative by the Indian government.
- The proposed dark sky reserve will be located at Hanle, Ladakh.
Why Hanle?
Hanle is located in Ladakh's cold desert region, away from any form of human disturbance, and has clear sky and dry weather conditions throughout the year, it is best suited for the dark sky reserve.
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- The night sky sanctuary will be set up as part of the Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary, the world's second-largest nature reserve.
- The new project will be one of the world's highest-located sites for optical, infrared, and gamma-ray telescopes.
Significance
- boost in astro-tourism in India.
- boost local tourism and the economy through interventions of science and technology.
Ladakh
- Ladakh is a region administered by India as a union territory, which constitutes a part of the larger Kashmir region and has been the subject of dispute between India, Pakistan, and China since 1947.
- The region is most famous for breathtaking landscapes, the crystal-clear skies, the highest mountain passes, thrilling adventure activities, Buddhist Monasteries and festivals.
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