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New from the popular In the Moment seriesin 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 Earthly 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 canin a new wave of astrotourism. In this concise volume, Anna Levin looks at how we can learn from and nurture our relationship with the night sky, evenespeciallyin the context of our changing world.
Loved this slim volume - the author talks about all the different reasons why darkness is important, from sparrow sized songbirds using the constellations to migrate to seals use a guiding star to orientate themselves. Fascinating stuff