By Jupiter! What a great way to see sky at night

FOR as long as there have been humans on Earth, there have been those who have gazed up into the night sky with a sense of wonder. Yet with sprawling cities and their giant fingers of light soaking the darkness from our skies, finding the right spot to watch stars, planets and other celestial objects is becoming ever more difficult.

Scotland is blessed with abundant stretches of dark sky above the countryside – but what of those of us who live in towns and cities? Well, a throwback to our industrial heritage may be the ticket to unlocking the wonders of the night sky.

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