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Stargazing Around The World - Lonely Planet
Plan your next celestial adventure with the ultimate guide to astrotourism. Stargazing Around the World presents 45 breathtaking dark-sky sites and national parks across the globe—including the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve—plus over 20 destinations to observe space phenomena and auroras in action.
Whether you are a seasoned astronomer or an armchair traveler, this fascinating guide provides everything you need to experience the universe from the best vantage points on Earth.
Expert Guidance: Written by astrotourism expert Valerie Stimac, with a foreword by the "Bad Astronomer" Phil Plait.
Global Destinations: Features top-tier sites like Uluru (Australia), Jasper National Park (Canada), and Wadi Rum (Jordan).
Skills & Gear: Includes an introduction to astrophotography for beginners, equipment tips, and calendars for meteor showers and eclipses.
Beautifully Illustrated: Packed with stunning photography and constellation diagrams that make it a perfect coffee table gift.
Plan your next celestial adventure with the ultimate guide to astrotourism. Stargazing Around the World presents 45 breathtaking dark-sky sites and national parks across the globe—including the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve—plus over 20 destinations to observe space phenomena and auroras in action.
Whether you are a seasoned astronomer or an armchair traveler, this fascinating guide provides everything you need to experience the universe from the best vantage points on Earth.
Expert Guidance: Written by astrotourism expert Valerie Stimac, with a foreword by the "Bad Astronomer" Phil Plait.
Global Destinations: Features top-tier sites like Uluru (Australia), Jasper National Park (Canada), and Wadi Rum (Jordan).
Skills & Gear: Includes an introduction to astrophotography for beginners, equipment tips, and calendars for meteor showers and eclipses.
Beautifully Illustrated: Packed with stunning photography and constellation diagrams that make it a perfect coffee table gift.