The young women guiding tourists through India's night sky
Astronomy tourism is giving young women in Hanle income, confidence and a new role in their community.
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"The sky here has always been twinkling like this."
— Tsering Dolker , Other
"When people look through the telescope and capture a photo alongside the Milky Way, they experience immense joy."
— Padma Chamchot , Other
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One of Hanle's astro-ambassadors trained to guide visitors through the night sky.
One of Hanle's astro-ambassadors trained to guide visitors through the night sky.
One of Hanle's astro-ambassadors trained to guide visitors through the night sky.
One of Hanle's astro-ambassadors trained to guide visitors through the night sky.
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Astronomy tourism is giving young women in Hanle income, confidence and a new role in their community.
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