People are always full of infinite reverie about the starry sky. In fact, the best time to watch the stars is not only in summer, for enthusiasts who are keen to watch the starry sky, you can choose to watch the stars indoors in winter, not only is there no insect disturbance, because the air humidity is low, which helps to reduce atmospheric turbulence and light pollutionVisibility for stargazing is greatly improved, the immersive experience is full
The point is!!Some famous constellations are only visible in winterOh: For example, Orion, Scorpio, Andromeda, etcXiao Wan's latest winter travel strategy:
[Recommended world-famous stargazing spots].
You may need to prepare these tools before you go, and the intimate Xiao Wan has listed them for your reference
Stargazing + **app
Sky Tonight": It contains a lot of information on popular astronomical topics, so you can keep up to date with current astronomical events
Stellairum": Open the app at night and point it at the sky to determine the position of the Milky Way, and it will tell you exactly what star you are currently seeing
Carry-on items
Tents, deck chairs, sleeping bags, warm clothing, water, food waste bags, lights, shoes for walking outdoors, etc.
1. Atacama Desert, Chile
Located in the Atacama Desert in Chile, it has been named the best stargazing spot in the world by National Geographic. It is blessed with a unique geographical advantage - aridity, low humidity helps to reduce atmospheric turbulence and improve the clarity of the stars. At the same time, the Atacama Desert, located at a high altitude, also has cleaner air and less light pollution, which also creates good conditions for stargazing.
It should be noted that the temperature difference between day and night in desert areas is large, so it is necessary to prepare warm clothes and other items in advance.
In terms of air tickets, Xiaowan helps you book destination tickets quickly. Log on to the Cathay Pacific website, register as a Cathay Pacific member, and book your flightsOn Cathay Pacific flights from Hong Kong to Chile, you can earn up to 14,239 extra Miles one-way in Business Class!
2. Death Valley National Park in the United States
Death Valley National Park is mainly located in southeastern California, United States, and it is one of the famous national parks in the United States, as well as one of the hottest, driest, and lowest altitudes. There is a very good sunrise and sunset viewing point - Zabriskie Point. The peculiar landscape also attracts many tourists, and it is worth mentioning that the starry sky here is also unique to the unique landform of Death Valley.
Reminder Cathay Pacific flights from Hong Kong, China to the United States can earn up to an additional 9,000 miles for one-way business class!
3. Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park, Japan
Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park is a national park located on Ishigaki Island and Iriomote Island and nearby islands and seas in the Yaeyama Islands of the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. Due to its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer and favorable atmospheric conditions, 84 of the 88 known constellations can be seen from the island, making for a great stargazing experience.
In order to protect the starry sky at night and promote starry sky tourism, Ishigaki City and Taketomi Town applied to the International Dark Sky Association in July 18 to designate Ishigaki National Park as a starry sky reserve.
Xiao Wan Warm Reminder Cathay Pacific flights from Hong Kong, China to Japan, one-way business class can earn up to an additional 3,000 miles!
4. Kiruna, Sweden
Kiruna, Sweden, is a city in northern Sweden that is home to the world's largest underground iron ore mine. The town here has colorful rooftops, like a fairytale town. You can choose to spend a beautiful winter day here. Away from light pollution, you can see the starry sky and have a great chance of seeing the Northern Lights
Reminder Cathay Pacific flights from Hong Kong, China to Sweden can earn up to an additional 6227 miles for one-way business class!
Stargazing Tips: If you want to get closer to the stars, you can choose to redeem the benefits of a quality telescope with the Miles you accumulate every day or Miles plus cash.
It's better to take advantage of the year-end holiday!Plan ahead to start a stargazing trip and enjoy the moment while exploring astronomical knowledge.