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:
Police appeal for witnesses following Peel Coast Road collision
Incident involved a car and a motorbike on Saturday afternoon
Child Benefit uplift comes into effect
Income thresholds increased for 'the first time in a decade'
Current financial climate 'frightening' for Manx farmers
Lack of on Island market and export costs among concerns for farming sector
Mountain Road closes today
Closure in place 24 hours a day until Friday