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Could Island be starry eyed destination?

The chairman of the Isle of Man Astronomical Society hopes the Island can become a tourist destination for stargazers.

Howard Parkin says we currently have seven sites with a dark-sky discovery status.

And he has applied for 13 more locations to qualify for the title.

Mr Parkin says astronomical visitors will benefit the whole economy:

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