An astronomer says New Zealand could become the second country in the world - and by far the largest - to receive nationwide dark sky status with a commitment to prioritising "responsible lighting".
A 25-square-kilometre park in the Queenstown-lakes district of Otago has been announced as the latest internationally certified "dark sky park" according to non-profit organisation Dark Sky International.
Kawarau Gibbston Dark Sky Park now joins more than 210 other places globally that have demonstrated robust community support for dark sky advocacy, striving to protect the night from light pollution.
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8 май 2024
