The Sky is Pretty Darn Funky at the Earth and Sky Observatory
Earth and Sky Observatory in New Zealand sits at a height of 1029 meters (3375 feet) above sea level atop Mount John. Flanked by the township of Lake Tekapo, the observatory has one of the clearest astronomical views in New Zealand, taking a look at galaxies and a night sky that is only available from the southern hemisphere.
To make it easier for the observatory to peek at the night skies, the township lowers its ambient lights at night to reduce light pollution and afford a better view to the observatory’s five high powered telescopes. There are guided tours available for the observatory and its surroundings, which going by these photographs, seem to be a very pretty place to take a break. All images by Maki Yanagimachi, Earth and Sky Mt John Obersavtory.
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Via LostAtEMinor
