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Roque de los Muchachos Observatory

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Roque de los Muchachos Observatory
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“Roque de los Muchachos Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in the municipality of Garafía on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, Spain. The observatory site is operated by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias, based on nearby Tenerife. ORM is part of the European…”
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National GeographicSep 17

5 of the Best Dark Sky Destinations in Europe for Stargazing

From the Canaries to the Scottish Borders, Europe is dotted with remote landscapes where exceptionally dark skies make stargazing an unforgettable part of the journey.

Perimeter closed at night, but viewpoints nearby offer free stargazing.

11 sights in this story
  • Roque de los Muchachos ObservatorySightPerimeter closed at night, but viewpoints nearby offer free stargazing.
  • Elsewhere
  • Kerry International Dark Sky ReserveSightKerry, IrelandFirst Gold Tier International Dark Sky Reserve in Northern Hemisphere.
  • Syrjävaara Dark Sky CenterSightSyrjävaara, FinlandReceived Finland’s first international Dark Sky Park certification.
  • Galloway Forest ParkSightDumfries, United KingdomOver 7,000 stars and planets visible with the naked eye.
  • Clatteringshaws LochSightDumfries, United KingdomIt was created by damming the Galloway River Dee as part of the Galloway Hydro Electric Scheme.
  • GlentroolSightDumfries, United KingdomThe mountain bike routes are part of the 7Stanes project by Forestry and Land Scotland throughout the Scottish Borders…
  • Bannau Brycheiniog National ParkSightBrecon, United KingdomMountains become silhouettes, nocturnal wildlife takes over at night.
  • Usk ReservoirSightBrecon, United KingdomThe county boundary between Carmarthenshire and Powys runs through the reservoir which lies about six miles to the…
  • Llanthony PriorySightBrecon, United KingdomIt lies seven miles north of Abergavenny on an old road to…
  • Stroan LochSightDumfries, United Kingdom
  • Hay BluffSightBrecon, United Kingdom
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