8 Best Places In The World For An Amazing Stargazing Experience

1. Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA

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2. Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand

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3. Atacama Desert, Chile

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4. Jasper National Park, Canada

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5. Namib Desert, Namibia

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6. Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

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7. Death Valley National Park, California, USA

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8. Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

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