Want to camp beneath a canopy of stars? Here are 4 conditions you must have


Photos By ROCKY TEH
Teh and Tan camping under the starry skies.

Four conditions are necessary if you wish to camp beneath a canopy of stars.

First, it has to be around the new moon phase. Second, there should be minimal haze. Third, the night must be cloudless. Lastly, there can be no light pollution, the luminous glow from cities that obscures the night sky.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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