Astronomy Geographic Advantage Act, 2007 (Act No. 21 of 2007)Chapter 2 : Declaration of Astronomy Advantage Areas6. Purpose of astronomy advantage areas |
The purposes of the declaration of areas as astronomy advantage areas are to—
| (a) | ensure that the geographic areas in the Republic which are suitable for astronomy and related scientific endeavours due to, among other things, atmospheric transparency, low levels of light pollution, low population density or minimal radio frequency interference are protected, preserved and properly maintained; |
| (b) | enhance the existing geographic advantage of those areas highly suitable for astronomy and related scientific endeavours through the restriction of activities that cause or could cause light pollution or radio frequency interference or interfere in any other way with astronomy and related scientific endeavours or astronomy advantage in those areas; and |
| (c) | provide for the management of those areas in the public interest and in accordance with good national and international practices. |