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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.

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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"

Northern Lights: The Definitive Guide to Auroras
Price: $20.99

Discover the incomparable beauty of the Northern Lights with this accessible guide for aspiring astronomers and seasoned night sky observers. Covers the essential equipment needed for observations and photography and is full of stunning photographs.

Tom Kerss covers the cultural and scientific context for auroras, and offers a comprehensive guide to forecasting and photography, so that readers can fuse their own technical mastery with the infinite creativity of nature.

• Read about the formation, properties and types of auroras
• Discover the mythology and history of the Northern Lights
• Find out about Aurora science from Antiquity to the modern day
• Learn how to take stunning photographs of the Northern Lights
• Includes a comprehensive travel and forecasting guide and a glossary of key terms

The Northern Lights will give you a complete understanding of one of the true wonders of the natural world and leave you prepared for the adventure of a lifetime.

Additional Details:
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Collins
Publication Date: September 2021
Pages: 112
Dimensions: 5.81" x 8.25"

The Darkness Manifesto: On Light Pollution, Night Ecology, and Ancient Rhythms That Sustain Life
Price: $26.99

Winner of the Penn Libraries Book Prize in Sustainability
Named Best Book of the Year by Scientific American

This timely and captivating look at the hidden impact of the light pollution is “rich in revelation and insight… lyrical” (The Wall Street Journal) and urges us to cherish natural darkness for the sake of the environment, our own well-being, and all life on Earth.

In this “well-researched and surprisingly lyrical” (The New Statesman, UK) book, Swedish conservationist Johan Eklöf urges us to appreciate natural darkness, its creatures, and its unique benefits. He ponders the beauties of the night sky, traces the errand paths of light-drunk moths and the swift dives of keen-eyed owls, and shows us the bioluminescent creatures of the deepest oceans. As a devoted friend of the night, Eklöf reveals the startling domino effect of diminishing darkness: insects, dumbfounded by streetlamps, failing to reproduce; birds blinded and bewildered by artificial lights; and bats starving as they wait in vain for insects that only come out in the dark. For humans, light-induced sleep disturbances impact our hormones and weight, and can contribute to mental health problems like chronic stress and depression. The streetlamps, floodlights, and neon signs of cities are altering entire ecosystems, and scientists are only beginning to understand their long-term effects. The light bulb – long the symbol of progress and development – needs to be turned off.

Additional Details:
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Scribner
Publication Date: February 2024
Pages: 272
Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5"

Dark Skies
Price: $22.99

New from the popular In the Moment series – in search of the darkest night skies, Anna Levin uncovers a sense of wonder about the universe that will help you to understand more about our own pale blue dot.

The darkness of the night represents something unknowable and mysterious. But when we look up, we can find celestial light shows, whole galaxies, and even a new perspective on our Earthy concerns. The night sky offers us an essential connection to something bigger than ourselves, a vast, timeless expanse that extinguishes our individual concerns.

Humans have tried to make sense of the night sky since ancient times. From physicists and meteorologists to astrologists, artists, philosophers and poets, it has been a source of inspiration, wonder, and exploration. Now, our access to darkness is under threat, and many of us are flocking to see the stars while we can in a new wave of ‘astrotourism’.

In this concise volume, Anna Levine looks at how we can learn from and nurture our relationship with the night sky, even -especially- in the context of our changing world.

Additional Details:
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Saraband
Publication Date: April 2025
Pages: 152
Dimensions: 4.25" x 7"

A Kid’s Guide to the Night Sky: Simple Ways to Explore the Universe
Price: $22.99

Learn how to stargaze and discover the most amazing sights in the night sky – no telescope required!

This easy-to-use stargazing guide for kids explores the popular night sky constellations, visits the brightest stars, and tours our solar system. As they learn step-by-step how to find the most fascinating sights in the night sky, readers will learn how the sky changes with each season, when to look for meteor showers, how to see the Milky Way and much more!

A Kid’s Guide to the Night Sky includes fact-packed sections like:

• Your stargazing toolkit
• The life of a star
• Learn the constellations
• Astronomical events
• Tour the solar system
• Explore the Moon

Additional Details:
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Publication Date: October 2024
Pages: 104
Dimensions: 8.5" x 8.5"

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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