WHAT IS ASTROTOURISM
Astrotourism is the intersection of astronomy (the study of objects in outer space) and tourism (visiting places for recreational activities). Astrotourism is a niche travel industry that focuses on celestial events, dark sky destinations, and space-related activities. The words ‘astrotourism’, ‘space tourism’, ‘celestial tourism’ and ‘dark sky tourism’ are sometimes used interchangeably, although there is no official consensus about their definitions.
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