Dark skies

Discover the best stargazing destinations around the world with Lonely Planet. This comprehensive companion includes guides to 35 dark-sky sites and national parks, where to see the aurora, the next decade of total solar eclipses and how to view rocket launches, plus the lowdown on commercial space flight.

- Find sites accredited by the International Dark-Sky Association

- Learn about stargazing and astrophotography

- See astronomy in action at 12 observatories across the globe