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Episode: Stargazers get full experience in Brazilian park as astro tourism gets popularity boost
Description: Far from the cityβs light pollution, a Brazilian park is becoming a hub for stargazing enthusiasts. Astro tourism is proving popular, with packages including dinner and star observation led by an astronomer.
βIn the early 20th century, people could view the Milky Way and the Magellanic clouds from the center of Rio de Janeiro,β says astronomer Daniel Mello. This is now impossible because of light pollution, especially in the city center.
Mello leads the βAstro-tourism in Brazilian Parks project,β a partnership between his university and the State Environmental Institute, which runs the state parks. It aims to make astronomy more acces...