Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
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Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve is a renowned stargazing region in New Zealand’s South Island, recognized for its exceptionally dark, protected night skies and minimal light pollution.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
International Dark Sky Reserve
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protected area ⓘ |
| area | approximately 4300 square kilometres ⓘ |
| astronomicalUse |
education
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public outreach ⓘ research ⓘ |
| category |
astronomical observatories in New Zealand
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protected areas of Canterbury Region ⓘ |
| climate | semi-arid alpine climate ⓘ |
| contains |
Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park
NERFINISHED
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Lake Alexandrina NERFINISHED ⓘ Lake Pukaki NERFINISHED ⓘ Lake Tekapo NERFINISHED ⓘ Mount Cook Village NERFINISHED ⓘ Mount John Observatory NERFINISHED ⓘ Te Manahuna / Mackenzie Basin NERFINISHED ⓘ Twizel NERFINISHED ⓘ University of Canterbury Mount John Observatory NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | New Zealand ⓘ |
| darkSkyQuality | Gold Tier ⓘ |
| designatedBy | International Dark-Sky Association NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designation | International Dark Sky Reserve NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designationDate | 2012 ⓘ |
| governingBody |
Department of Conservation (New Zealand)
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Mackenzie District Council NERFINISHED ⓘ Ngāi Tahu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPolicy |
light pollution reduction
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outdoor lighting controls ⓘ |
| hasViewOf |
Magellanic Clouds
NERFINISHED
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Milky Way NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| knownFor |
astrophotography
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exceptionally dark night skies ⓘ minimal light pollution ⓘ stargazing ⓘ |
| languageVariant | Te Reo Māori name components: Aoraki, Te Manahuna ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Canterbury Region
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Mackenzie Basin NERFINISHED ⓘ South Island ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Aoraki / Mount Cook NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| near | Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Aoraki Mackenzie region NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| purpose |
promotion of astronomical observation
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protection of night sky ⓘ |
| recognition | one of the world’s largest International Dark Sky Reserves ⓘ |
| region | Te Waipounamu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| skyCondition | high frequency of clear nights ⓘ |
| tourismType | astro-tourism ⓘ |
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