Chile's stargazing 'dark skies' are under threat
A massive chemical plant is causing a "celestial crisis" in Chile's stargazing stronghold, said Reuters.Experts are warning ...
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Dark skies above world's best astronomy sites could be ruined by new energy project
A green energy plant expected to be built in Chile's Atacama Desert could increase night-time sky ... "We build the largest ...
Scathing Report Claims Energy Megaproject Will Ruin ‘Best Place on Earth for Astronomy’
The project in the Atacama Desert could increase light pollution by up to 50%, making it much harder to observe the cosmos ...
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Light pollution threatens fleet of world-class telescopes in Atacama Desert
The effects of a proposed green-energy facility in Chile could be devastating for some of the most powerful instruments ...
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European star-gazing agency says Chile green power plant will ruin its view
Europe's ESO astrophysics agency said Monday that a giant green energy project billed for Chile's Atacama desert—home ... a Chilean rule to protect astronomy sites from skyglow.
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Chile’s lithium boom promises jobs and money — but threatens a critical water source
The Atacama Desert is a major source of lithium for EV batteries. As global demand ramps up, the local Lickanantay people are ...
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Astronomers Discover Space Tornadoes Circling the Black Hole at the Center of Our Galaxy
Observations from the ALMA telescope array uncovered evidence of giant space tornadoes at the core of our galaxy.
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Wispy comet photobombs 'rare' planetary parade above Chile's Atacama Desert (photos)
The dark skies of Chile's Atacama Desert are perfect for skywatching, especially when a parade of six planets and a comet grace the night sky all at once. In February 2025, conditions were just ...