Astronomical paradise on South Island

A large part of New Zealand's South Island island will become the world's largest night sky sanctuary.

Most of South Island has been planned to be the largest night sky sanctuary in the world, becoming one of the most ideal star-watching places for astronomers.

The starry sky is not "stained" by light on South Island

'The sky here is almost completely unpolluted by light', according to Our Amazing Planet, quoted by CEO of the International Night Sky Association (IDSA) Bob Parks.

To be recognized as a protected area, applicants need to meet a simple condition: say no to light.

New protected areas include: Aoraki / Mt.Cook National Park and Mackenzie Basin, officially called 'Aoraki Mackenzie International Night Sky Reserve'.

This is also the fourth largest reserve in the world, spread over an area of ​​4,144 km ² .

Last month, IDSA announced the creation of the world's first night sky reserve in Africa, exactly the NamibRand nature reserve in southern Namibia.