UK: Dark Skies of Britain and IrelandJoin expert author Tiffany Francis Baker on a night time journey around Britain and Ireland as she reveals the best places for star gazing. She covers all of the International Dark Sky Association's Certified Sites (the spots with the darkest skies), as well as the many Discovery Sites (areas where the skies are lighter but are still good for viewing). The first part of the guide introduces the idea of astronomy and why it is such an enticing hobby.