10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ASTROTOURISM»
Discover the use of
astrotourism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
astrotourism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Toward Human Emergence: A Human Resource Philosophy for the ...
Many careers will be enlarged by the designation astro. Thus expect
astroscience (astrobiology, astrochemistry, astromedicine, etc.);
astrocommunications, astroeducation, astropsychology, astrobusiness and
astromanagement, astrotourism, ...
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Tourism Mobilities: Places to Play, Places in Play
... 212: 467–81. Castells, M. (1996), The Rise ofthe Network Society, Oxford:
Blackwell. —— (2000), The Rise of the Network Society, second edition, Oxford:
Blackwell. Cater, C. (2003), 'The Final Frontier? Opportunities for Astrotourism ...
Mimi Sheller, John Urry, 2004
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Taking Tourism to the Limits
Consequently he has researched and published work that examines
developments in marine tourism, adventure tourism and the nascent astrotourism
(space tourism) industry. His Ph.D., completed in the School of Geography at
Bristol ...
Michelle Aicken, Stephen J. Page, Chris Ryan, 2006
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Seeing in the Dark: How Amateur Astronomers Are Discovering ...
Hundreds of visitors, part of a growing astrotourism movement, came to learn
CCD imaging at the Jack Newton B&B Observatory. I visited Jack and Alice in
Chiefland on a crisp January afternoon when an enormous blue sky hung over
the ...
5
Chile: The Bradt Travel Guide
A local businessman is planning a private astrotourism resort, with up to five
telescopes and a luxury hotel. For visits to Cerro Tololo (perhaps the most
accessible of the scientific observatories), write to casilla 603, La Serena; tel:
205200; fax: ...
6
When I'm 64: The New Retirement
I would love to have a small business serving visiting amateur astronomers and
enthusiasts in what is now termed astrotourism. I still have a keen desire to travel,
and feel driven to explore as many places as this planet has to offer. And I would
...
Local authorities have understood that such visitors need to eat somewhere and
sleep somewhere. However, while "astrotourism" was supported early on by
Cecilia Prats (then head of the local tourism department), she was widely
criticized at ...
Westcliffe Street, off Burton Road, Lincoln, 7.30pm. 'Astrotourism' by Nigel
Bradbury. Details: Bill Booth, tel: 01522 881241. www.lincolnastrosoc.freeserve.
co.uk Stour AS, Memorial Hall, Cavendish, 7.30pm. 'The Interstellar Medium' by
Kevin ...
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Preparing for the 2009 International Year of Astronomy: a ...
Tours to TWAN sites, led by TWAN project leaders and photographers as part of
AWB's program of astrotourism, will give photographers, astronomers and others
the opportunity to visit sites they've seen in the image collection and try their ...
Michael G. Gibbs, Jonathan Barnes, James G. Manning, 2008
A trip to Australia will treat you to spectacular Southern skies, friendly inhabitants,
prime astrotourism sites, and this December, a total solar eclipse. by Luke Dodd
The magnificence of the dark crystal clear Southern skies with their celestial ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ASTROTOURISM»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
astrotourism is used in the context of the following news items.
In Chile's Elqui Valley, Intergalactic Sightseeing Is the Star
To reach Vicuña, the biggest municipality inside the valley and a hub for astrotourism, I had driven an hour east from the coastal city of La ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
Bright future for 'dark sky' sites as astrotourism grows in appeal
Fildes, 49, is at the forefront of the UK's burgeoning astrotourism industry. ... park in Tenerife is also becoming a major astrotourism destination. «The Guardian, Apr 15»
CHILE TO ATTRACT VISITORS WITH ASTROTOURISM
Studies on supply and demand in astrotourism will be conducted at the national and international levels in order to determine the profile of ... «Tourism Review, Feb 15»
52 Places to Go in 2015
The heart of the astrotourism boom is the Elqui Valley, a 100-mile strip of vineyards and orchards on the southern edge of the Atacama Desert, ... «New York Times, Jan 15»
Why Astrotourists Flock to the Darkest Place on Earth
Astrotourism holidays are trending in Africa, bringing urbanization to many remote areas. Most tourists usually come to the desert for nature ... «Chinatopix, Dec 14»
Grand Canyon ranger a crusader against light pollution
Though vital to what the national park system calls "astrotourism," or nighttime tourism, the work was funded for only one year, with money from ... «azcentral.com, Sep 14»
Astrotourism skyrockets in Chile
As dusk falls in the Elqui Valley, a packed minivan rumbles up a winding trail into the hills, high above the gleaming orange lights of Vicuna - a ... «BBC News, Apr 14»
IDA works to combat light pollution and restore dark sky
While dark skies alone don't usually draw tourist, there is a small market for astrotourism. One Dark Sky Reserve has seen benefit solely ... «DigiNews, Mar 14»
Dark skies designation could be a tourism winner for County Kerry
Awareness of this is growing as is the potential for astrotourism. Given the capricious nature of our weather, people will not necessarily come to ... «Irish Times, Jan 14»
Northumberland takes gold for its Milky Way skies
Campaigners say the dark sky designation will counter the spread of light pollution and help develop “astrotourism”, as well as boosting ... «Financial Times, Dec 13»
