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#07 Light.Func / Sakina Dugawalla-Moeller
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“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” Maya Angelou
What: The night sky in the Ngorongoro Crater & Conservation Area. Where: Northern Tanzania, East Africa, a mere half day’s ride short of the Serengeti National Park. The skies are untouched with light pollution where the air is clear above the 260sqkm crater. How: Pure magic. The darkness of the sky makes the stars stand out even brighter, with constellations that are unique to the southern hemisphere. As they move through the sky, they remain in plain view of the horizon; the Milky Way is also better seen due to the tilt of the planet, as opposed to the northern hemisphere. The sheer size of the crater can sometimes create a phenomenon where the skies stay clear above it as storms rage 360 degrees on the edge of the crater. When: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Stargazing can continue in daylight, with a solar scope. Why: Lighting design stems from the natural; it yearns to create aweinspiring ethereal moments - this sky is what we aim for. Picture © Annica Opitz - Instagram @annicopter
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