Tucson, Arizona, stands out for having imposed strict light pollution regulations as early as the '70s, making it a leader in dark sky protection. Home to DarkSky International's headquarters, Tucson enjoys numerous clear-sky days due to its dry climate and high elevation. The city recently launched an Astro Trail featuring dark-sky-related destinations, including prominent observatories like Kitt Peak National Observatory. This initiative aims to engage both serious astronomers and casual stargazers, further solidifying Tucson's status as one of the world's premier locations for astronomy alongside the Atacama Desert in Chile.
"This trail makes it easy for everyone to experience the best Tucson has to offer in terms of dark skies whether they're serious astronomers or casual stargazers," Felipe Garcia, the president and CEO of Visit Tucson, said.
"Tucson is home to DarkSky International's headquarters, the global authority on light pollution, and has implemented strict light pollution regulations since the '70s," the article states.
"The city's dry climate and high elevation provide an unusually high number of clear-sky days, which is a must for viewing the Milky Way, planets, star clusters, and nebulae."
"Tucson not only has a new Astro Trail for stargazers, but it also features significant astronomical institutions like the Kitt Peak National Observatory and the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab."
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