World’s clearest night skies: 7 destinations every stargazer should see at least once

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Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA | Mauna Kea’s high altitude, dry climate and stable atmosphere make it one of the clearest night-sky locations on Earth. It is home to world-leading observatories and offers exceptional visibility of planets and the Milky Way. (Representative Image: Canva)

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Atacama Desert, Chile | Often described as the best stargazing region in the southern hemisphere, the Atacama has near-zero cloud cover and some of the darkest skies on the planet. Locations such as San Pedro de Atacama and the ALMA Observatory attract astronomers year-round. (Representative Image: Canva)

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Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, New Zealand | One of the largest Dark Sky Reserves in the world, it offers spectacular views of the Magellanic Clouds and the Sout