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Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, California.

Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide

The first time I saw Griffith Observatory perched on Mount Hollywood's slope, it looked less like a building and more like a spacecraft that had gently landed above Los Angeles. This Art Deco icon still hovers over the city, offering one of LA's most recognisable…

Kielder Observatory, Northumberland: What visitors need to know

Why visit Kielder Observatory? Kielder Observatory is a public astronomical observatory located in Kielder Forest, Northumberland, within Europe's largest Gold-Tier International Dark Sky Park. Founded by amateur astronomer Gary Fildes who campaigned to raise several hundred thousand pounds, the observatory was officially opened on 25th…

The Mount John Observatory on New Zealand's South Island.

Behind the scenes at the Mount John Observatory, Lake Tekapo

Stargazing tours head behind the scenes at Mount John Observatory in Lake Tekapo, with insights from staff on astronomy research, and what the public doesn’t usually see. Visiting the Mount John Observatory, summarised Lake Tekapo is in New Zealand’s largest dark sky reserve. Stargazing tours…

Western Australia's Pinnacles at sunset.

Experiencing the Pinnacles at night: why dusk is your best chance to see the desert come alive

Western Australia’s Pinnacles Desert—an eerie collection of limestone spires rising from red-orange desert sands—is undeniably dramatic by day. Yet for many visitors, nightfall is when it casts its true spell. Here's why booking a sunset and stargazing tour is the ideal way to discover one…