Dark skies tourism could be a future Island attraction.
So says, local astronomer and chief executive of Island space company AstroManx.
Earlier this week, the Island was named the best place to stargaze in the British Isles with a total of 26 dark sky discovery sites.
Howard Parkin says being a prime spot to glimpse those distant galaxies has potentially many benefits.
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