1 / 7Lonely Planet Stargazing Around the World: A Tour of the Night Sky
Tour: Lonely Planet Stargazing Around the World is an introductory guide to night-sky travel, with destinations, observing tips and astronomy reference material. It combines places to visit with diagrams, calendars and beginner astrophotography guidance, so it suits readers planning a stargazing trip as well as armchair explorers.
At a glance
- Features 45 highlighted dark-sky sites and national parks, plus more than 20 further destinations for astronomy, space phenomena and aurora viewing.
- Includes constellation diagrams, meteor-shower calendars and details of upcoming eclipses.
- Covers spacecraft-launch viewing, stargazing tips, essential equipment and beginner astrophotography.
- Written by Valerie Stimac, with a foreword by astronomer Phil Plait.
Reference price: £19.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- Pairs destination inspiration with practical skywatching reference material, including event calendars and beginner tips.
- The destination coverage spans national parks, dark-sky locations, observatories and aurora-viewing hotspots.
- The guide includes photography and illustrations alongside written content.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Lonely Planet |
|---|---|
| Edition | 2nd |
| Publication date | 9 Feb. 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 280 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1837581979 |
| Weight listed | 796 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 17.27 x 2.54 x 21.84 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers planning travel around dark skies, aurora or astronomy events.
- Astronomy beginners looking for an introductory mix of destination ideas and observing guidance.
- Readers who want an illustrated stargazing-themed gift or an armchair tour of night-sky destinations.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a technical astronomy textbook or a dedicated, regularly updated observing calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
What subjects does this guide cover?
The listing describes destination features, constellation diagrams, meteor-shower calendars, upcoming eclipses, spacecraft-launch viewing, stargazing tips and beginner astrophotography.
How many destinations are featured?
The listing identifies 45 main stargazing destinations and more than 20 further destinations. These are presented as destinations to observe astronomy, space phenomena or aurora.
Is it aimed at beginners?
The listing calls it an introductory stargazing guide and says it includes beginner astrophotography guidance, tips and essential equipment information.
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