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Milky Way over Neist Point Lighthouse, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Step into the dark

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Apr 19, 2020
Step into the dark
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We're on the Isle of Skye, a fitting locale to celebrate the beginning of International Dark Sky Week, and not just because of its name. The Isle of Skye is one of several parts of Scotland that are set aside as Dark Sky parks, where the lack of artificial light makes stargazing a spectacular event, with or without a telescope.
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Quick fact:In 2020, the Polynesian island nation of Niue was named the first Dark Sky country. With a population of just 1,600, it may be one of the world's best places to stargaze.