Take a short trip to Exmoor for fantastic Stargazing. |
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(c) 2016 Howard Birley
For most of us the stars that we normally see are the few brightest stars that can break through the light pollution in our normal towns and cities. Billions more stars and galactic bodies are up there but you need a very dark sky to see them. No13 is perfectly placed to allow you to escape into Exmoor National Park, Europe's first Dark Sky reserve, for some superb stargazing.
The renowned dark skies of Exmoor are just a short drive from Lynmouth. As your eyes get used to the darkness, the constellations, stars and planets can be seen in ever increasing detail. The Milky way can be clearly visible on a moon free night. For some people a few hours on a clear night in Exmoor can be quite an emotional experience and for children a great education.
Photographers can practice Star Trail photography, capturing the stars as they appear to rotate around Polaris the Pole star. Seasoned or newly fascinated astronomers can bring telescopes or just binoculars to enhance their viewing pleasure and if you don't have a telescope, they are available for hire at the Exmoor National Park Centre in Lynmouth.
To gain the most knowledge from your experience you could also sign up for a 1 - 2 hour stargazing experience with local astronomer Seb Jay.
The renowned dark skies of Exmoor are just a short drive from Lynmouth. As your eyes get used to the darkness, the constellations, stars and planets can be seen in ever increasing detail. The Milky way can be clearly visible on a moon free night. For some people a few hours on a clear night in Exmoor can be quite an emotional experience and for children a great education.
Photographers can practice Star Trail photography, capturing the stars as they appear to rotate around Polaris the Pole star. Seasoned or newly fascinated astronomers can bring telescopes or just binoculars to enhance their viewing pleasure and if you don't have a telescope, they are available for hire at the Exmoor National Park Centre in Lynmouth.
To gain the most knowledge from your experience you could also sign up for a 1 - 2 hour stargazing experience with local astronomer Seb Jay.
