The Sky View XL is designed to fit three adults or a family of four atop its 90 x 90-in (229-cm) floor, retailing for $399. It pitches with heavier duty 19-mm (0.75-in) aluminum poles.

Citizen scientists and researchers found that we are losing our view of the sky at an astonishing rate of almost 10 percent each year. ... which can greatly affect observers on the ground. ...

The International Dark Sky Discovery Center broke ground in Fountain Hills during a solar eclipse-watching event. ... where 60% of the moon obstructed the sun from view in the region.