9 best destinations for stargazing and astronomy lovers

1) Atacama Desert, Chile

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2) Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA

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3) Jasper National Park, Canada

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4) Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve, New Zealand

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5) NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia

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6) La Palma, Canary Islands

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7) Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia

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8) Kiruna, Sweden

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9) Bryce Canyon National Park, USA

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