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:
Rest of day's Manannan sailings cancelled
Steam Packet engineers to work on issue overnight
Reservoir to be drained following valve failure
Faults at Clypse Reservoir in Onchan found during routine inspection
Port Erin Commissioners find 'dangerous' litter on beach
It says people have a personal responsibility to clear up after themselves
Ballaugh Commissioners to cut down 200-year-old tree due to Dutch Elm Disease
However, a native tree will be planted in its place and dedicated to a local hero
Engineers 'continuing to work on a fix' onboard Manannan
This afternoon's sailings subject to delay or cancellation