People from all walks of life always express their fascination for sky’s celestial bodies. Whether by day or night, we especially wonder about the most notorious ones: the Sun and Moon, both rulers of Earth’s life rhythm, and the dazzling stars beyond. Since time’s beginning, the universe had been wondered and studied by ancient civilizations that had embedded it in their daily personal and working lives, believes and traditions. For example, when shooting stars are seen, three wishes are traditionally made; on the event of an eclipse, fear was experienced and myths were created.  These objects in the firmament also inspired philosophers, poets and writers. From former times until today, scientists tried and still try to unravel the mysteries of the universe, let alone especially those of our solar system. The development of these minds to pursue the truths arising from their observations are defined by the disciplines known by us today as astronomy, astrology, astrophysics, astrometry − and the special places for their practices such as observatories, planetariums and artificial satellites.

However, the vast universe is not just limited to our sun and moon, but to a plethora of stars, comets, planets, satellites, constellations and other bodies of the outer space, which we could mainly admire during the twilights and deep dark skies even with naked eyes. The sky no longer is the limit and we don’t need to be astronomers to wonder the vast universe.

In regards to travel and tourism, the sky is “all inclusive” while realizing outdoor activities or just chilling out outside at night. The observation of the skies brings people together as group or individuals with same interest, be it amateurs or professionals of this field. It creates a tourism niche well-known as astronomical tourism ...