Turkey’s Darkest Places

Electricity, one of the greatest inventions in the world, makes our life easier in many areas, but damage to the environment is increasing visibly day by day.

However, artificial lights excessive and inappropriate use While increasing light pollution, it negatively affects human health and the lives of other living things. Unfortunately, it takes away our opportunity to observe stars and other celestial bodies. But come now, in Turkey no light pollution or at least, let’s watch the few dark areas, the stars, the sky that we have left.

Hello from the darkest place of Turkey: Yenişarbademli Melik Plateau, Isparta

SQM (Sky Quality Meter) measurement was made in the national parks of Turkey and “Isparta-Yenişarbademli Melik Plateau” (Kızıldağ National Park) Turkey’s darkest spot has been determined. The park, where light pollution is at a minimum, is also the most ideal place to watch the stars.

Meeting point of many creatures accompanying the stars: Hatila National Park, Artvin

Hatila National Park, one of the darkest places in Turkey, is among the places where you can watch the sky as far as possible. Besides, its nature and biodiversity It is one of the places where light pollution is seen the least.

One of the most frequented spots for astronomy enthusiasts: Saklıkent Observatory, Antalya

Saklıkent Observatory, which has an altitude of 2550 meters and is located in Antalya, offers many sky observation activities. astronomy enthusiast one of the stopping points. At the same time, Saklıkent is far from the lights of the city and offers the opportunity to examine the sky with Turkey’s largest telescope that can be visually examined.

For those who want to take a look at the sky from Beydağları: Sivri Mountain National Park, Antalya

Sivri Mountain National Park, located in Antalya Konyaaltı, One of the highest peaks of Beydağları It is among the places that offer an endless view to explore the sky while being located at the foot of the Sivri Mountain, which is

Let’s take astronomers and naturalists here: Kartal Lake Nature Reserve, Muğla

Kartal Lake Nature Reserve in Muğla, Turkey the oldest Larch Forest It is one of the observation places of both astronomers and naturalists with its high altitude and dark structure.

Host of epics: Kaz Mountains

Kaz Mountains, home to many civilizationsa place mentioned in epics. Its natural beauties and its location away from light pollution offer the opportunity to see and observe thousands of stars when you turn your head to the sky.

Those who want to take a look at the sky from a plateau in the Black Sea are here: Kaçkar Mountains

The Kaçkar Mountains are a mountain located in the Çamlıhemşin district of Rize, at an altitude of 2400 meters. Kaçkar Mountains, one of the points where light pollution and air pollution are the least, offer the opportunity to observe the sky clearly. However, the Black Sea pay attention to the combative climate And it’s good to be cautious.

If you want to watch the starry sky from the top of the fairy chimneys: Red Valley, Cappadocia

away from the city and natural formations Red Valley is one of the places where you can see the sky unfiltered and the stars illuminate the dark night.

Light pollution brings the dark side of cities.

We have listed the places that illuminate the darkest parts of Turkey and where you can see the stars and the sky best. So why can’t we see these stars from Istanbul-Besiktas or Izmir-Alsancak? Artificial lights—cars, street lamps, shops, etc. to use carelessly The light pollution caused by the fire turns the night into day and causes us to see a handful of stars – maybe even – from the city centers.

In addition to these, many methods are being developed to reduce this pollution, which harms nature and all kinds of living things living in nature. Some of these methods are using energy-saving light sources, using as much outdoor lighting as we need, directing the light downwards instead of the sky such measures. It is entirely up to us to implement these methods to regain the natural sky view, to watch the starry nights and to prevent light pollution and to ensure a sustainable future.

Melik Plateau time lapse for those who want a bonus;