Gamsberg Nature Reserve

Gamsberg Nature Reserve
The Gamsberg Mountain in the distance
Map showing the location of Gamsberg Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Gamsberg Nature Reserve
Nearest cityRehoboth
Coordinates23°20′S 16°12′E / 23.333°S 16.200°E / -23.333; 16.200
C26 road at Gamsberg Pass in Namibia (2014)
Gamsberg mountain in Namibia (2014)

Gamsberg Nature Reserve is a protected reserve of Namibia, located west of Rehoboth.[1] Within the reserve the flat-topped Gamsberg mountain is found. With its 2,347 m (7,700 ft) above sea level it is said to be the third highest mountain in Namibia.[2] The mountains separating the Namib Desert form the Khomas highlands.[3]

In this area, it is possible to observe stars with little or very little light pollution,[4] and the Africa Millimetre Telescope is planned for construction in the area.

References

  1. ^ "Rehoboth | Namibia". www.namibweb.com. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
  2. ^ Hakos Astrofarm: Gamsberg Archived 2017-07-14 at the Wayback Machine access date 11. August 2018
  3. ^ "Attractions". Namibgrens Guest Farm. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
  4. ^ "Tracks4Africa". Tracks4Africa. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
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