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Published in time for the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, this practical and comprehensive guide reveals the best star-gazing experiences around the world. We include guides to 35 dark sky sites, as well as over 60 national parks accredited by the Dark Sky Association, telling readers when to go, what to bring and what they’ll see. Also features all 12 annual meteor showers, the next decade of full solar eclipses, an overview of commercial space flight and guides to viewing mission launches by NASA.
Witnessing the sweep of the Milky Way, the remains of comets burning
up in our atmosphere, or the shimmering aurora, we better understand the
universe and our place in it. Lonely Planet’s Dark Skies, the first world’s guide to astrotourism, can help you experience all of this and more first-hand.
Meticulously
researched by dark sky expert Valerie Stimac, this comprehensive
companion includes guides to 35 dark-sky sites and national parks, where
to see the aurora, the next decade of total solar eclipses and how to
view rocket launches, plus the lowdown on commercial space flight,
observatories and meteor showers.
Dark Skies is divided into sections to help you plan your dark sky tour:
- Stargazing focuses on the basics of appreciating the dark
sky, with an overview on how to stargaze and what types of objects to
look for, as well as tips for the urban stargazer.
- Dark Places is devoted to 35 of the best places around the
globe for stargazing and experiencing the night sky, including sites
designated by the Dark Sky Association.
- Astronomy in Action features some of the world’s top research facilities and observatories, where you can get a closer look at space science.
- Meteor Showers has everything you need to know about the most consistent and impressive meteor showers that happen annually.
- Aurora is divided into two parts, one focusing on the
aurora borealis in the northern hemisphere and the other on the aurora
australis in the southern hemisphere.
- Eclipses follows the schedule of total solar eclipses over
the next decade. If you've never experienced totality, here is your
definitive guide to planning your trip.
- Launches helps you experience a different side of astrotourism: rocket launches and the countries that allow you to travel to see them.
- Space Tourism discusses the future of humans in space –
including you! The major players in the evolving space tourism market
are detailed, plus the world’s most common destinations and experiences.
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