Nights in dark Ladakh: What keeps stargazers busy through the day

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:41:03 +0000

In late September, forty amateur astronomers and photographers from all over India converged on the tiny hamlet of Hanle, in Ladakh. We were at the Hanle Dark Sky Reserve (HDSR). This is one of very few spots in India where ambient light doesn't overwhelm the night sky.