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Considering the Astro-tourism Potential in Indonesia using GCIS-MCDA

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 March 2020

Dwi Y. Yuna  and
Premana W. Premadi
Dwi Y. Yuna
Affiliation:
Department of Astronomy, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Jln. Ganesha no.10, Bandung, Indonesia email: dwiyyuna@gmail.com
Premana W. Premadi
Affiliation:
Bosscha Observatory, Lembang, Indonesia email: premadi@as.itb.ac.id
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Abstract

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We developed a method to identify potential astro-tourism sites by considering parameters characteristically relevant to astronomical observation such as air quality, dark sky quality, annual average cloud coverage, as well as terrain feature. Applying this method on Indonesia by perusing data from Geographic Information System and applying Multi Criteria Decision Analysis we identify a number of potential astro-tourism sites. We cross correlate this with Indonesia Tourist Destination to produce a list of recommended sites. Fulfilling the astrotourism criteria is one sure way towards sustainable tourism.

Keywords

Astro-tourismGeographic Information System (GIS)Multi-criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA)

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