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Astronomy => In the Media... => Topic started by: Carole on Jul 18, 2015, 08:16:11

Title: Elan Valley granted dark sky status for stargazing
Post by: Carole on Jul 18, 2015, 08:16:11
Elan Valley granted dark sky status for stargazing

A sprawling Powys estate has become an official dark sky park.

Welsh Water-owned Elan Valley, near Rhayader, started the process to become an International Dark-Sky Park in 2012.

More: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-mid-wales-33569585

Title: Re: Elan Valley
Post by: ApophisAstros on Jul 18, 2015, 09:37:56
Quote from: Carole on Jul 18, 2015, 08:16:11
Elan Valley granted dark sky status for stargazing

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-mid-wales-33569585
Well that's dark skies sorted , what about the clouds and rain!!!
  Roger
Title: Re: Elan Valley granted dark sky status for stargazing
Post by: Rick on Jul 18, 2015, 09:51:06
Quote from: Apophis on Jul 18, 2015, 09:37:56what about the clouds and rain!!!
It's just waiting for someone to splash out on some expensive new astro kit...
Title: Re: Elan Valley granted dark sky status for stargazing
Post by: RobertM on Jul 18, 2015, 11:12:39
Quote from: Rick on Jul 18, 2015, 09:51:06
Quote from: Apophis on Jul 18, 2015, 09:37:56what about the clouds and rain!!!
It's just waiting for someone to splash out on some expensive new astro kit...

No need, it's in Wales  :brolly: :brolly: