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Coaker's Walk

Coaker's Walk is a 1-kilometre paved pedestrian promenade on the southern slopes of Kodaikanal in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. Constructed in 1872 by Lieutenant Coaker of the Royal Engineers, it runs along a steep ridge offering panoramic views of the Pambar Valley, Dolphin's Nose and the plains below. Noted for its telescope house, seasonal Brocken spectre phenomenon and valley vistas, it is one of Kodaikanal's most visited viewpoints near the town centre and Kodaikanal Lake.

Kodaikanal, Tamil NaduViewpoint

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Doddabetta Peak

Doddabetta Peak is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Hills at 2,637 metres, located about 9 km from Udhagamandalam (Ooty) in Tamil Nadu. Situated at the junction of the Western and Eastern Ghats, it offers panoramic views of the Nilgiri plateau, valleys and surrounding plains. The summit features a Telescope House operated by Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation, reserve forest surroundings and a paved viewpoint area accessible by road.

Udhagamandalam, Tamil NaduViewpoint

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Dubbo Observatory

Dubbo Observatory is a public astronomical observatory located at Camp Road in Dubbo, New South Wales. Situated in regional inland NSW with low light pollution, it offers guided night-sky viewing through large telescopes. The facility is notable for its dark-sky location, educational astronomy programs, and year-round stargazing sessions led by experienced astronomers for visitors of all ages.

Dubbo, New South WalesMuseum

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Ketep Pass

Ketep Pass is a mountain pass and observation point located in Ketep village, Sawangan District, Magelang Regency, Central Java, between Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu. Situated at about 1,200 meters above sea level, it serves as a volcano tourism and education site. It is notable for panoramic views of five mountains, a Volcano Centre, Ketep Volcano Theatre, and telescopes for observing Merapi's activity, making it a popular stop between Yogyakarta and Magelang.

Magelang, Central JavaViewpoint

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Lady's Seat

Lady's Seat is a prominent hilltop viewpoint in Yercaud, a hill station in the Shevaroy Hills of Salem District, Tamil Nadu. Situated at an elevation of about 1,400 metres, it offers expansive panoramic views of the Salem plains, the winding ghat road with its 20 hairpin bends, and surrounding valleys. Developed during the British colonial period, it features a viewing tower with a telescope and is known for sunset views and its distinctive rock formation.

Yercaud, Tamil NaduViewpoint

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Perth Observatory

Perth Observatory is a heritage-listed astronomical observatory located in Bickley in the Perth Hills, within the Shire of Kalamunda, Western Australia. Established in 1896 on Mount Eliza and relocated to Bickley in 1966 to escape light pollution, it is Western Australia's oldest observatory. Set in jarrah forest, it houses historic telescopes, museum displays and research facilities and operates guided day and night tours focused on astronomy education and stargazing.

Kalamunda, Western AustraliaMuseum

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Priyadarshini Planetarium

Priyadarshini Planetarium in Thiruvananthapuram is one of India's most advanced planetariums, opened to the public in 1994. Managed by the Kerala State Science and Technology Museum, it features a hybrid projection system combining opto-mechanical and digital technologies on a tilted dome. The facility offers immersive astronomy shows in Malayalam and English, along with interactive exhibits, telescope viewing sessions, and educational programs about space exploration.

Thiruvananthapuram, KeralaMuseum

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Shillong Peak

Shillong Peak is the highest point in Shillong, located about 10 km from the city centre in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya at an elevation of around 1,965 metres above sea level. Situated within an Indian Air Force station at Upper Shillong, it offers panoramic views of Shillong city, the Himalayas and the plains of Bangladesh. Revered as a sacred site by the Khasi people, it is a popular viewpoint and sightseeing destination.

Shillong, MeghalayaViewpoint

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Yelagiri Telescope House

Yelagiri Telescope House is a small hilltop viewpoint facility located in Yelagiri Hills, Tirupattur district, Tamil Nadu. Situated within the Yelagiri hill station, it offers telescopic views of the surrounding valleys, plains and hill ranges. The facility is maintained as a tourist viewpoint where visitors can use a mounted telescope for panoramic observation. It is one of the noted sightseeing points in Yelagiri alongside lakes and trekking trails.

Yelagiri, Tamil NaduViewpoint

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