Chile's stargazing 'dark skies' are under threat
A massive chemical plant is causing a "celestial crisis" in Chile's stargazing stronghold, said Reuters.Experts are warning ...
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Space photo of the day: Brilliant comet shines at sunset over observatory in Chile
The stunning comet C/2024 G3 lights up the sunset sky over Chile's Very Large Telescope in this spectacular photo.
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Dazzling photos of this month's total lunar eclipse showcase a blood red moon near the Milky Way's heart
NOIRLab shared stunning views of the total lunar eclipse in the night sky over Chile, complete with a blood red moon and ...
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'Extremely Large Telescope' being built in Chile could detect signs of alien life in a single night
The Extremely Large Telescope will revolutionize our view of the cosmos when it sees first light in Chile in 2028. In fact, ...
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Dark skies above world's best astronomy sites could be ruined by new energy project
"Light pollution from projects like INNA doesn't just hinder research, it steals our shared view of the universe." ...
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Planned development threatens view of Paranal Observatory
With its clear, dark skies, northern Chile is home to two fifths of the world's astronomical infrastructure, but could that be under threat with increasing urbanisation and mining development?