Enjoying the privilege of around 270 clear night skies every year, the Indian Astronomical Observatory of Hanle, Ladakh is one of the world’s highest infrared and optical observatories. Take a glimpse into India’s astronomical progress on the new season of It Happens Only in India, premieres 15th January, on National Geographic. #NatGeoIndia . Subscribe to Nat Geo India: http://bit.ly/NatGeoIndiaSubscribe ► Connect with National Geographic India for more: ◼ Facebook: http://bit.ly/NatGeoIndiaFB ◼ Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoIndiaInstagram ◼ Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoIndiaTwitter #NatGeoIndia

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