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 ?

Useful Links and Resources :

• South Downs NP Dark Skies
• South Downs Planetarium & Science Centre
• Hampshire Astronomical Group
• Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium
• The Observatory Science Centre
• South Downs NP Dark Skies Technical Advice Note
• Brighton and Hove's Astronomy Club
• Worthing Astronomers
• Wealden Astronomers
• Worthing Astronomical Society
• Eastbourne Astronomical Society
• South Downs Astrophotography Competition
• South Downs Dark Skies Welcome Scheme for Business
• Best Locations for Stargazing : Meet Star Gazers

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