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4 jaw-dropping photos of the Jasper Dark Sky Preserve
There is something magical about a backdrop of stars against a mountainous silhouette. In Jasper's Dark Sky Preserve, astrophotographers are spoiled with beautiful subjects to point a camera at. Our limited light pollution creates ideal conditions.
Every October, astronomers both amateur and expert gather for the Jasper Dark Sky Festival (this year's two-week celebration is happening Oct. 15–24).
The Jasper Dark Sky Preserve received official designation from the Royal Astronomical Society in Canada in 2011.
It is the second largest dark sky preserve in the world. At 11,000 km², it has tons of unforgettable stargazing spots.
The stars, and the constellations associated with them, have long been an integral part of Jasper's indigenous culture.
The aurora borealis are a colourful and special nighttime phenomena that can be seen in northern regions like Jasper.