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This article doesn't talk about another really interesting aspect of the Atacama. Many observatories are set up there, as it's one of the best places in the wo
by i_love_limes 5y ago
This article doesn't talk about another really interesting aspect of the Atacama. Many observatories are set up there, as it's one of the best places in the world for stargazing, and
The reason it's so good is due to the lack of clouds most times, and the extreme dryness of the air as the article pointed out.
It's definitely on my list of places to visit!
- shmageggy 5y agoThis gets a brief mention in the second to last paragraph
- pfdietz 5y agoAnd for the same reason, it's the best place in the world for solar energy.
- alex_anglin 5y agoLots of lithium there too.
- seattle_spring 5y ago> The reason it's so good is due to the lack of clouds most times, and the extreme dryness of the air as the article pointed out. In addition to those, it's very good for stargazing because of the "smoothness" of the air. The best places to stargaze are high elevation areas that have direct prominence, and therefore direct airflow, from bodies of water. It's also why Hawaii is such a stellar (pun intended?) place for huge telescopes.