astrotourism
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of astrotourism
First recorded in 2000–05
Example Sentences
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It's similar to forest bathing, which emerged in Japan in the 1980s and has now become part of a range of astrotourism and wellness practices.
From BBC
Poiting with a green laser which extends into the night sky, Dafydd Wyn Morgan, owner of astrotourism company Serydda, shows us three stars in a line, telling us he loves Orion's Belt.
From BBC
“Light pollution sneaks up on you,” Carol Redford, who runs Astrotourism Western Australia.
From New York Times
A last job for the center will be to alert and seek help from other affected groups, including amateur astronomers, astrotourism operators, and Indigenous communities that observe the sky in their cultural practices.
From Science Magazine
Wilson theorizes that the increase in the program’s popularity has to do with the presence of astrotourism, a branch of travel that has a disproportionately high economic impact because it necessitates an overnight stay and benefits from the long nights in winter, which is typically the offseason for many tourist areas.
From Washington Post
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