In Australia we have a Dark Sky park at the Warrumbungles where the Siding Springs Observatory lives. IIRC we also have some of the radio-quietest parts of the Earth where the SKA is being developed.
I love the idea of making the whole country a Dark Sky park.
Agreed! I had the joy of visiting the Aoraki dark sky reserve in New Zealand a few years back. The night sky was surreal: I have never seen the the galaxy so clear and bright before.
Visiting a Dark Sky park was one of the highlights of my life, and I'm jealous of New Zealand expanding the concept.
I should probably take a vacation there at some point, once the pandemic ends. I miss traveling. I spent nearly two months outside of the US in 2019 (Japan and Germany) and it was awesome.
Having visited a ton of countries I have to say new Zealand is the most beautiful and diverse country in terms of scenery I have visited. Really good choice. Too bad it's so far away from Europe
I love the idea of making the whole country a Dark Sky park.