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. 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.
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