What do You Need for Astronomical Travel?

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Astronomical travel is a growing niche where inquisitive tourists travel to remote locations to see meteor showers, comets, new star constellations, and breath-taking views of the Milky Way.

As the levels of light pollution grow around the world, more and more of us need to travel to special spots where we can see the night sky in all its majestic beauty. But what might you need to bring on such a stellar holiday? Here are 5 essentials.

Binoculars

10×50 binoculars are much more travel friendly than telescopes and still allow you to see deep into the night sky.

Local Maps

Many of the locations that are good for stargazing are remote from human settlements. While this is precisely what makes them good, it also makes them difficult to navigate. There are often a few road signs and no Internet connection. It is therefore very useful to have a map of the local area.

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Warm Clothing

The remote locations and high altitudes can often get quite cold at night. Bring warm layers such as jumpers, coats, jackets, and gloves. It can also be nice to have a flask of hot drink.

Sky Map and Observing List

This will help you identify star constellations and find your bearings in the baffling world of the night sky.

Portable Battery

It can be a good idea to have a portable battery so that you can charge your smartphone on the move.