Certified dark-sky park

Kenting Southern Cross Stargazing Route

Pingtung, TW · Rural sky skies

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About this place

Overview
Seasonal southern Taiwan route for Southern Cross viewing around Longpan, Baisha, Maobitou, and Dawan Beach
Horizon
Coastal national park with southern ocean horizons and seasonal April-June Southern Cross access
Region
Pingtung, TW
Nearest city
~10 km of light pollution

Designation & sky

Type
Dark-Sky Park
Designation
National Park
Sky quality
Bortle 3 · Rural sky

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