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Dark Skies - Lonely Planet
Author: Lonely Planet, Valerie Stimac

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 Valeri... more »e 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. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world?s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we?ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You?ll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

ISBN-13: 9781788686198
ISBN-10: 1788686195
Publication Date: 9/17/2019
Pages: 288
Edition: 1
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Publisher: Lonely Planet
Book Type: Hardcover
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Genres:

Travel >> Europe >> Great Britain >> Northern Ireland
Travel >> Specialty Travel >> Ecotourism
Science & Math >> Astronomy & Space Science >> Astronomy
Science & Math >> Astronomy & Space Science >> Comets, Meteors & Asteroids
Science & Math >> Astronomy & Space Science >> Star-Gazing

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