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The young women guiding tourists through India's night sky

The young women guiding tourists through India's night sky
BBC Science Saturday 26 September 2026, 23:02 UTC 1 min read
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Astronomy tourism is giving young women in Hanle income, confidence and a new role in their community.

Astronomy tourism is giving young women in Hanle income, confidence and a new role in their community.
India (LOCATION) Hanle (LOCATION)
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