See the full beauty of our night sky revealed as never before in over 200 photographs from around the world.
Bringing together the images of over 40 photographers across 25 countries, be astounded by the lights of the night sky in some of the darkest places on earth; discover the beauty of galaxies, planets and stars; view great celestial events; and see some of the world’s most important landmarks against the backdrop of an incredible nightscape.
Babak Tafreshi, founder of the international organisation The World at Night, has curated the images in this collection – many of them previously unseen – to reveal the true splendour of the sky at night. A specialist guide to night-sky photography will help you capture your own gorgeous images of the heavens.
Commentary on the science, astronomy and photography accompany stunning images organised by theme:
Symbols of all nations and religions embraced by one sky of endless beauties
UNESCO World Heritage Sites at night
The Universe revealed through constellations, sky motions, atmospheric phenomenon, Aurora and other wonders
Images highlighting the beauty of dark skies away from light-polluted urban areas
Celestial events, from great comets to spectacular eclipses
Astro-tourism destinations, like ancient astronomical monuments and modern observatories
I received a copy of The World at Night through NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
The World at Night is a stunning look at the night sky. It's so easy to take our nightly view for granted, and that is something that Babak Tafreshi wanted to change with writing this book. This novel features over two hundred photographs from all over the world, all featuring the stunning night sky from different vantage points. Honestly, I'm overwhelmed by how much of an undertaking The World at Night must have been. Tafreshi somehow managed to get forty (more than) different artists together for this collection. And then they created additional commentary, insights, and other helpful information to accompany each and every piece. I honestly can't say enough good things about The World at Night. It was wildly informative, while also being striking. This is a book you're going to want on your shelf, as it's relaxing to read, but also ready to fill you up with anything you've ever wanted to know about our beautiful night sky.
