Gamsberg Nature Reserve

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Gamsberg Nature Reserve
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The Gamsberg Mountain in the distance
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Nearest city Rehoboth
Coordinates 23°20′S16°12′E / 23.333°S 16.200°E / -23.333; 16.200
C26 road at Gamsberg Pass in Namibia (2014) C26 at Gamsberg Pass, Namibia (2014).jpg
C26 road at Gamsberg Pass in Namibia (2014)
Gamsberg mountain in Namibia (2014) Gamsberg mountain, Namibia (2014).jpg
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 2347 m 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.

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  2. Hakos Astrofarm: Gamsberg Archived 2017-07-14 at the Wayback Machine access date 11. August 2018
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