Many moons ago, in my high school art class, I painted what I thought was a perfect landscape with trees, grass, hills and a deep blue sky.

As Dark Sky Week approaches (21–28 April), and with April celebrated globally as Astronomy Month, there’s no better time to step outside and lose yourself in the beauty of the night sky.

A remote Scottish island has been recognised ... the Isle of Rum offers more than just wild landscapes, it also boasts one of the clearest night skies in the world. Recognised as the 21st Dark Sky ...