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Cold and dark-
The best star time of the year.
When dusk falls, go outside and look up.
Free Star Tour
Areas with little light pollution also hope to make a profit.
The moon is nothing more than a fragment.
The night is long.
The partial eclipse of the sun is coming.
The second meteor shower can be seen with the naked eye.
Jupiter, Uranus and Saturn are closer than usual.
No wonder this is an ideal time to look up at the sky.
Although light pollution means that the vision of urban residents is limited, many people spend holiday holidays in more remote places --
May be impressed by the number of stars in the night sky. No telescope? No problem -
Experts say it's better to start with the full picture of the night sky.
These attractions will be explored in the live broadcast of the BBC 2 this week, and the time coincides with the meteor shower and partial eclipse.
When some tourists briefly marvel at the performance in the sky, more and more people will choose their destination when considering watching stars.
The dark sky tour is a small but growing trend.
"When people come to Scotland for vacation, they are often looking for the wilderness," said Dan Hillier of the Royal Observatory for Edinburgh and the dark sky . ".
"They may not think that the sky is part of it, but once they get there they are often moved by how big and dark the sky is.
"But how dark must the night sky be in order to get a good view?
"When you see the Milky Way, this is a good definition of having a dark sky," Mr Hillier said . ".
The Milky Way is a string of stars in the sky.
The dark sky map is a satellite image taken at night showing light pollution from the town.
The darkest area on such a map is the best area to watch stars.
But if they choose their place carefully, Hillier says, urbanites can still stare on the lawn of their home.
He suggested parks and school grounds as they tend to stay away from street lights and high-rise buildings so the night sky can be seen more clearly.
Since the International Astronomical year this year, the sky in the night sky has risen sharply.
A surprising toy for Christmas this year is the mini telescope, and John Lewis reports that sales are up 148%.
Also in 2009, Galloway Forest Park was named the first Dark Sky Park in the UK, an award set up by the International Dark Sky Association (IDA)
Help reduce light pollution.
Since then, the types of starwatchers who have come to the area have changed, says Mike Alexande of Galloway Astronomical Center, a nearby stargazing B & B expert.
"Through 2010, we have seen business growth of 25 to 30%, specifically because of the Dark Sky Park.
So far, the vast majority of people have a very clear interest in astronomy.
The extra visitors come and see what all the fuss is about, and also because they see a dark sky on vacation and want to repeat the experience in the UK.
"Most people come from their hometown --
The sky in southern England has slightly polluted sulfuric acid stains.
But stars alone cannot drive the prosperity of tourism.
"There must be more in this location.
But the dark sky can be used as an asset like a beautiful landscape, "said Mr. Alexande.
Stargazers need food, water, bed for the night and toilet facilities.
As a result, national parks with mature visitor facilities are beginning to take advantage of their dark skies.
Exmoor National Park aims to become an International Dark Sky Sanctuary
Another IDA Award
In a recent study, given light pollution and cloud coverage, Exmoor is one of the best star-watching sites in the UK
Even with the naked eye.
"You don't need to be an expert astronomers with technical equipment to appreciate the Stars," says landscape officer Emma Dennis . ".
People visiting the National Park during the day
Family, nature
Outdoor sports enthusiasts, outdoor sports enthusiasts
Alan Trow of the dark sky in Wales says he tends to have at least a short interest in the night sky, and he works with buleken Lighthouse National Park.
"To see the sky, we want to lure these people to stay a little longer.
"To sow the seeds of interest, Dark Sky Wales helps local businesses make the most of the night sky in the area, visit schools with mobile planetarium, and hold sidewalk astronomical meetings across Wales.
In the past year, about 15,000 people have participated in these meetings.
"We just roll up with a telescope or two and let the public look at the moon, planets or whatever they like through them.
"Judging from the emerging interest in astronomy, the Observatory, which is open to the public, has finally become a business card for rural areas.
Thanks to the Internet, schools, astronomers and amateur astronomers can book locations around the world with telescopes.
"At the other end of the scale --
Simple Search-
"You can do it anywhere," said Dan Hillier . ".
What is particularly easy to find in the British winter sky is Orion, also known as the constellation of hunters, thanks to the three bright stars in a row that make up the "belt" of Orion ", astronomers Mark Thompson says he has audio star Guides and Tips for beginners.
"To find Orion, to the south.
The belt stars are special, but if you need extra help, when you lift up at the length of your arm, their lines are a little longer than the surface width of your thumb.
"Give your eyes at least 15 minutes to get used to the darkness.
You will be surprised that you can see more.
Pray for the clear sky.