A trip to India’s highest astronomical observatory
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Just before the weather turned and the passes closed for the winter, the OD team managed to squeeze in one more trip to the mountains. For the third edition of our Starstruck Drive we planned to push the limits by heading higher than we’ve ever gone before in the quest to find the most pristine night sky possible. And boy did we arrive at the perfect destination in the village of Hanle - a tiny settlement, deep in the Himalayas. But don’t just take our word for it, this picturesque little village is also home to the Indian Astronomical…
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