Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
GPTKB entity
Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:forest
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| gptkbp:accessibility |
Accessible by road
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| gptkbp:activities |
Stargazing tours
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| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:International_Dark-Sky_Association
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| gptkbp:area |
4300 square kilometers
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| gptkbp:attraction |
Astrophotography
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| gptkbp:awards |
International Dark Sky Place designation
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| gptkbp:climate |
Temperate climate
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| gptkbp:community_events |
Star parties and gatherings
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| gptkbp:community_involvement |
Local community engagement
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| gptkbp:community_support |
Support from local residents and organizations
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| gptkbp:conservation |
Protects natural night environment
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| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
Light pollution reduction
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| gptkbp:coordinates |
44.0° S 170.1° E
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Maori heritage
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| gptkbp:educational_programs |
Astronomy education programs
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
Minimizes human impact on environment
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| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:2012
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| gptkbp:events |
Dark Sky Festival
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| gptkbp:fauna |
Native birds
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| gptkbp:features |
Minimal light pollution
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| gptkbp:flora |
Alpine plants
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| gptkbp:governed_by |
gptkb:Mackenzie_District_Council
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| gptkbp:has_visitor_center |
Information and resources for visitors
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
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| gptkbp:international_recognition |
Recognized globally for dark sky preservation
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| gptkbp:is_visible_from |
Excellent astronomical visibility
Up to 100 km visibility of stars |
| gptkbp:landscape |
gptkb:Southern_Alps
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| gptkbp:light_management |
Responsible lighting practices
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| gptkbp:local_economy |
Boosts local economy through tourism
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:New_Zealand
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| gptkbp:nearby_attractions |
gptkb:Lake_Tekapo
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| gptkbp:night_activities |
Night hikes and tours
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| gptkbp:night_sky_events |
Meteor showers and eclipses
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| gptkbp:night_sky_tours |
Guided night sky tours available
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| gptkbp:notable_for |
Clear night skies
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| gptkbp:observatories |
gptkb:Mount_John_Observatory
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| gptkbp:part_of |
Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve Trust
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| gptkbp:partnerships |
Collaborations with local businesses
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| gptkbp:photography |
Night sky photography
Unique astrophotography spots |
| gptkbp:purpose |
Stargazing and astronomy
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| gptkbp:research |
Studies on light pollution effects
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| gptkbp:research_opportunities |
Astronomical research
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| gptkbp:size |
Largest dark sky reserve in the Southern Hemisphere
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| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Mackenzie_Basin
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| gptkbp:sustainability |
Promotes sustainable tourism practices
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| gptkbp:tourism |
Astro-tourism
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| gptkbp:tradition |
Integration of Maori culture in activities
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| gptkbp:vision |
Rich in stars and celestial events
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| gptkbp:visitors |
Astronomy enthusiasts
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| gptkbp:wildlife |
Endangered species protection
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:forest
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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