{"product_id":"9781837581979","title":"Lonely Planet Stargazing Around the World: A Tour of the Night Sky 2 2nd Ed.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“comprehensive and beautifully written introduction to astro tourism.”   5 stars.\u003c\/i\u003e   \u003cb\u003eBBC Sky at Night\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePresenting 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. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eStargazing Around the World\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExplore 45 of the best stargazing destinations around the world including sites accredited by the International Dark-Sky Association\u003c\/b\u003e offering unforgettable views and scenery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeaturing more than 20 further destinations\u003c\/b\u003e to see astronomy in action at world-famous observatories, laboratories, and aurora-viewing hotspots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntroduces astrophotography for beginners,\u003c\/b\u003e tips for stargazing, essential equipment and gear, plus so much more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStunning photography and illustrations \u003c\/b\u003ewithin the internal pages of the book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWritten by Valerie Stimac\u003c\/b\u003e, an expert author on astrotourism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForeword by astronomer Phil Plait\u003c\/b\u003e, a.k.a the Bad Astronomer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDestinations featured include:\u003c\/b\u003e 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)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether 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. \u003ci\u003eStargazing Around the World\u003c\/i\u003e makes the perfect gift for those interested in astronomy, astrology, and our amazing planet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lonely Planet","offers":[{"title":"Lonely Planet |  Hardback  |  2024-02-27","offer_id":48510787485951,"sku":"9781837581979","price":37.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_fa8d4e05-a502-4569-8ef2-5df028daa5e9.jpg?v=1778612445","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781837581979","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}