Meet Star Gazers
Stargazing in South Downs National Park
Episode Summary
South Downs National Park has beautiful dark night skies. In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Dan Oakley, Lead Ranger and Dark Skies Officer for the South Downs National Park, on what makes South Downs National Park an attractive destination for stargazing and nightscape astrophotography.
Episode Notes
Dan Oakley is a Lead Ranger and Dark Skies Officer for the South Downs National Park. In this episode, Dan talks to us about opportunities offered by South Downs National Park for stargazing and nightscape astrophotography.
Time Stamps :
- 03:57 : Have there been any measures implemented in South Downs National Park to reduce or limit light pollution ?
- 07:33 : Can one see the Milky Way from South Downs National Park ? When can one see the Milky Way from South Downs National Park ?
- 10:05 : Are there any observatories near South Downs National Park ?
- 12:25 : Are there any planetariums near South Downs National Park ?
- 15:12 : Are there any astronomy clubs near South Downs National Park ?
- 17:18 : Are there opportunities for doing nightscape astrophotography in South Downs National Park ?
- 20:01 : Is there a possibility to do nocturnal nature trails in South Downs National Park ?
- 22:04 : Are there any dark sky friendly Bed and Breakfasts in South Downs National Park ?
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