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How astrotourism is growing in India
1 year, 1 month ago

How astrotourism is growing in India

Live Mint  

It is bitterly cold. “There is a growing awareness that dark skies are a part of our natural resource and heritage and is something to preserve,” says Niruj Mohan Ramanujam, head of IIA’s science communication, public outreach and education section. Sharma adds that astrotourism has experienced a surge in popularity, driven not only by special celestial events like eclipses and …

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Astrophotography lures tourists to regional towns, away from big city lights
2 years, 8 months ago

Astrophotography lures tourists to regional towns, away from big city lights

ABC  

A rising interest in astrophotography across Australia has led to the creation of a booming tourism industry for isolated regional towns. John Sarkissian from the CSIRO Parkes Observatory said stargazing had become an integral part of the economy for rural hamlets away from the city lights in the New South Wales Central West. "If you want to take a picture …

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New push to cut light pollution and keep the skies dark in WA
3 years, 11 months ago

New push to cut light pollution and keep the skies dark in WA

ABC  

Around the world, dark night skies filled with stars are increasingly being brightened by artificial light pollution. Key points: WA's planning agency has released a draft policy on astrotourism It aims to reduce light pollution, energy consumption and costs Astrotourism operators hope the policy will support the industry But in a move welcomed by stargazers, the West Australian Government has …

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Ancient stargazing meets modern astronomy to share Aboriginal stories of night sky
4 years, 2 months ago

Ancient stargazing meets modern astronomy to share Aboriginal stories of night sky

ABC  

For millennia Aboriginal people have gazed to the heavens at night. Key points: Astronomy WA is working to create an Aboriginal astronomy tourism trail Beemurra Aboriginal Corporation is keen to share stories of the night sky Aboriginal people have shared stories of the night skies for millennia They would look to the stars for navigation, to mark seasons, and to …

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Astro-tourism trail brings stargazers to Western Australia, where the Milky Way awaits
5 years, 5 months ago

Astro-tourism trail brings stargazers to Western Australia, where the Milky Way awaits

ABC  

There's nothing like standing under the Milky Way to put your problems into perspective, according to professional photographer Michael Goh. Key points: Nine towns in Western Australia's mid-west region have formed an astro-tourism trail Perth is the most isolated city in the world, making it ideal for viewing the Milky Way, says Astrotourism WA founder Carol Redford Western Australia's isolation …

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