Stargazing around the world : a tour of the night sky

An introductory guide to astrotourism

Discover the best stargazing destinations around the world with Lonely Planet. This comprehensive companion includes an introduction to galaxies, the stars and stargazing, guides to 45 dark-sky sites and national parks, where to see the aurora, and the next decade of total solar eclipses.

Find sites accredited by the International Dark-Sky Association

Learn about stargazing and astrophotography

See astronomy in action at 13 observatories across the globe