Journal

04 Oct 2026

Why Spiti's sky is so dark

Altitude, dry air and distance. At 4,400 metres you are above most of the water vapour and dust that dims the sky lower down, the air in Spiti is some of t...

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22 Sep 2026

A first night at 4,400 metres

Arrive in the afternoon, drink water, eat lightly and do nothing much. Most people sleep badly the first night at this height and well from the second. If...

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10 Sep 2026

Planning for the Perseids

The Perseid meteor shower peaks around 12 August every year. In a dark year we have counted more than ninety an hour from the dome roofs. Book early: Augus...

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