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Auteur(s) : Stimac, Valérie
Titre(s) : Stargazing around the world [Texte imprimé] : a tour of the night sky / Valérie Stimac
Publication : Dublin ; [Paris] : Lonely planet, 2024
Impression : impr. en Malaisie
Description matérielle : 1 vol. (277 p.) : ill. en coul. ; 22 cm
Note(s) : Index
Sujet(s) : Astronomie -- Observations
Observatoires astronomiques
Indice(s) Dewey :
522 (23e éd.) = Astronomie - Techniques, procédés, appareils, équipement, matériel
Identifiants, prix et caractéristiques : ISBN 978-1-83758-197-9 (rel.) : 27 EUR
EAN 9781837581979
Identifiant de la notice : ark:/12148/cb47678053f
Notice n° :
FRBNF47678053
Résumé : Embark on an adventure to see the stars with this inspiring guide that spotlights
the world's best places to explore the night sky. Discover 100 spectacular sites including
dark sky parks, observatories and wild mountains and experience the meditative wonder
of stargazing - with essential travel tips so you can have the ultimate starry-eyed
trip. See shooting stars soar through the cosmos from the Brecon Beacons in Wales;
or visit the Grand Canyon National Park for its mesmerising views of the glittering
night sky. Featuring an introduction to stargazing, in-depth profiles of dark sky
sites, calendars of meteor showers and eclipses, and a further collection of must-visit
locations to watch space phenomena, this fascinating book is perfect for those interested
in astronomy, astrology, and the amazing world around us. Inside Stargazing Around
the World: A Tour of the Night Sky: - A comprehensive collection of the best stargazing
sites around the world offering unforgettable views and scenery - Practical information
and essential travel tips on how and when to visit for the greatest night sky tours
- Stunning astrophotography within the internal pages of the book - Written by Valerie
Stimac, an expert author on astrotourism - Contents include an introduction to stargazing;
dark sky sites around the world; observatories open to the public; where and when
to see meteor showers, auroras and eclipses; and more - Key destinations featured
include Mont-Mégantic (Canada); Parque Nacional Torres del Paine (Chile); McDonald
Observatory (USA); NASA Jet Propulsion Lab (USA); Grand Canyon (USA); Uluru (Australia);
Warrumbungle National Park (Australia); Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky National Park (New
Zealand), Aotea (Great Barrier Island); Yeonyang (South Korea); Iromote-Ishigaki (Japan);
Eifel National Park (Germany); Teide Observatory (Spain); Royal Observatory (UK);
Northumberland International Dark Sky Park (UK); Lauwersmeer National Park (The Netherlands)
and many more!... [source éditeur]
