light pollution
Thousands join Star Count 2020 to show the value of dark skies
Friday 29 May 2020
In February, more than 2,400 people across the country took part in a star-counting survey run by CPRE, the countryside charity. By counting the number of stars visible in the constellation of Orion, it helps build up a picture of the nation’s views of the night sky. CPRE believes that a star-filled night sky is […] Read more >
Be a star… go outside with a brew and count the stars
Wednesday 26 February 2020
This week, CPRE, the countryside charity, is inviting everyone to join in with Star Count 2020, a fun and easy way to enjoy the wonders of the universe. By simply counting the number of stars they can see in the Orion constellation up until Friday, February 28, those taking part will help map the best […] Read more >
Star Count attracts thousands as problem of light pollution shines bright
Friday 9 August 2019
Friday, August 9, 2019 A record 2,300 people took part in this year’s Star Count. The count, held over the first three weeks of February, revealed that just 2% of participants experienced the wonders of a truly dark sky full of stars, due to the impact of light pollution caused by street lighting and other […] Read more >
Eyes to the skies, the Star Count starts tomorrow
Friday 1 February 2019
This year’s Star Count (see here) goes live tomorrow (Saturday, February 2). Organised by CPRE, it gives you the chance to become ‘citizen scientists’ by taking part in a cosmic census helping to map our dark skies. The nationwide Star Count, supported by the British Astronomical Association, runs for the first three weeks of February […] Read more >
Count the stars and see how lucky we are (or otherwise)
Monday 21 January 2019
Sometimes television or film shows us night skies that are quite simply jaw-dropping. They portray millions of stars, together forming a spectacle that in places turns an otherwise black sky white. Others might be more fortunate enough to take holidays in places that allow them to be dazzled directly in person. One thing is certain, […] Read more >