This is an ATE Reads episode, audio versions of selected content from All The Elements - a nonprofit network for those working on diversity in the UK outdoors.

This audio recording is made possible with support from co-operative tour operator HF Holidays, who have been providing walking and activity holidays since 1913. Find out more at hfholidays.co.uk.

Outreach astronomer Neill Sanders founded nonprofit Go Stargazing to make stargazing more accessible. ATE asked him to share his story and top tips for getting to know your dark skies.

This article is based on an interview with Neill Sanders conducted by ATE Founder Soraya Abdel-Hadi.

‘Start Stargazing and Open Up The Skies’ was first published on alltheelements.co on 27th March 2025. For the text version of the article, and links to all the resources, information and organisations mentioned, head to our website:

https://www.alltheelements.co/news/making-stargazing-accessible-for-everyone-start-stargazing

Our thanks go to HF Holidays, who made the audio version of this article possible. HF Holidays is Britain's longest-running co-operative tour operator, with over 111 years' experience in organising walking and activity holidays worldwide. They connect like-minded people through shared outdoor experiences and have a community of 48,000 members who have a passion for the countryside. As a B Corp Certified business, HF Holidays is dedicated to sustainable travel and community-focused initiatives such as their Pathways Fund, which has been raising money to provide assisted holidays and preserve and protect the countryside.

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