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Curl up with a good book and expand your knowledge of the night sky!

Scroll down to see the selection of night sky-themed books that we have enjoyed and now stock for your consideration.

All books can be purchased as "Add-Ons" during the check-out process when you purchase your stargazing tour experience. Once purchased, your items will be available for pick-up at the start of your experience.

Alternatively, you can visit the Waterton Planetarium. We have all in-stock items available to look at in person. C'mon by!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us and we'll do our best to help you out!

Lonely Planet - Stargazing Around the World: A Tour of the Night Sky
Price: $39.99

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.

Featuring a section on the Waterton-Glacier International Dark Sky Park, this book offers 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 the book:

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

Additional Details:
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Publication Date: February 2024
Pages: 280
Dimensions: 6.8" x 8.6"

National Geographic Kids: Night Sky
Price: $9.99

Kids will learn all about the night sky, from the moon to constellations to planets, in this new National Geographic Reader. The level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for beginning readers. Perfect for ages 5-8.

Additional Details:
Format: Paperback
Publisher: National Geographic
Publication Date: June 2017
Pages: 32
Dimensions: 6" x 9"

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