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El Leoncito

National Park - San Juan Province, Argentina

El Leoncito National Park is renowned for its clear skies and astronomical observatories. The park protects high-altitude desert ecosystems in the Andes Mountains. Its exceptional atmospheric conditions make it one of the best places in the world for astronomical observation.

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