"comprehensive and beautifully written introduction to astro tourism." 5 stars. BBC Sky at
Night Presenting 45 breathtaking dark-sky sites and national parks around the world plus more
than 20 further destinations to observe astronomy space phenomena and aurora in action. This
fascinating introductory guide to stargazing provides diagrams of constellations calendars of
meteor showers details for upcoming eclipses and information on where to view launches of
spacecraft - plus - insider knowledge of the best times to visit so you can plan the ultimate
starry-eyed trip. Inside Stargazing Around the World : Explore 45 of the best stargazing
destinations around the world including sites accredited by the International Dark-Sky
Association offering unforgettable views and scenery Featuring more than 20 further
destinations to see astronomy in action at world-famous observatories laboratories and
aurora-viewing hotspots Introduces astrophotography for beginners tips for stargazing
essential equipment and gear plus so much more Stunning photography and illustrations within
the internal pages of the book Written by Valerie Stimac an expert author on astrotourism
Foreword by astronomer Phil Plait a.k.a the Bad Astronomer Destinations featured include:
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (Australia) Salar de Uyuni (Bolivia) Parque Nacional dos
Lencois Maranhenses (Brazil) Jasper National Park (Canada) Waterton-Glacier International
Peace Park (Canada and USA) Cherry Springs State Park (USA) Easter Island Rapa Nui (Ecaudor)
Eifel National Park (Germany) Zselic Starry Sky Park (Hungary) Kerry Dark Sky Reseve
(Ireland) Iromote-Ishigaki National Park (Japan) Wadi Rum (Jordan) Sagarmatha National Park
(Nepal) Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reseve (New Zealand) Kruger National Park (South Africa)
Exmoor National Park (UK) Albanya (Spain) Whether you wish to view our galaxy's
constellations from the summit of a mountain or the comfort of a cosy armchair this beautiful
book will take you there. Stargazing Around the World makes the perfect gift for those
interested in astronomy astrology and our amazing planet.
