Dark Skies

New from the popular In the Moment series—in 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 can—in 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, even—especially—in the context of our changing world.

List of contents

Chapter 1) Craving darkness
Chapter 2) Joining the dots
Chapter 3) Night Vision 
Chapter 4) The luxury of dusk
Chapter 5) Wild geese calling
Chapter 6) Writing the night
Chapter 7) Misunderstanding the moon
Chapter 8) Deeper blue – dark waters
Chapter 9) I love you, Cam, and declare your Right to Night
Chapter 10) This guy ALAN – and introducing DAN
Chapter 11) Twinkle Twinkle little satellite
Chapter 12) In a Dark Sky Place
Chapter 13) Hope, in the form of dark sky stories
Chapter 14) Experiencing dark skies and enjoying the dark
Chapter 15) Epilogue

About the author

Anna Levin is a writer with a special interest in people’s connection with the natural world, and she makes complex scientific subjects interesting and accessible to a general readership. A former section editor with BBC Wildlife, Anna now writes for a variety of publications and environmental organisations – including eight years as a contributing editor with the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. In 2014, she collaborated with renowned wildlife photographer Laurie Campbell for the book Otters: Return to the River.

Product details

• Authors: Anna Levin, Levin Anna
• Publisher: Pan macmillan Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2025
• EAN: 9781916812222
• ISBN: 978-1-916812-22-2
• Series: In the Moment
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Astronomy; Mindfulness, Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Mindfulness & Meditation, SELF-HELP / Meditations, Photographic equipment & techniques, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Social Aspects, PHOTOGRAPHY / Techniques / Lighting, NATURE / Sky Observation, Popular psychology, Conservation of wildlife & habitats, Impact of science & technology on society, Popular astronomy & space, Impact of science and technology on society, Popular astronomy and space, Galaxies & stars, Galaxies and stars, Conservation of wildlife and habitats, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Technology Studies, SCIENCE / Space Science / Astronomy, Light and lighting