Dorset Stargazers asked to Count the Stars!

Dorset CPRE (Campaign to Protect Rural England) is inviting everyone to take part in Star Count 2019 (2-23 February) to help map our magical dark skies.

Star Count 2019, organised by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) gives people the opportunity to become ‘citizen scientists’ by taking part in a cosmic census that will help to map our dark skies.

Stargazers, whether in town or countryside, will be asked to count the number of stars they can see (with the naked eye) within the constellation of Orion, which is only visible in the winter months.

Dark night skies are a special quality of the Dorset AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and contribute to the areas sense of tranquillity and remoteness. A combination of clear night skies and low levels of light pollution make Dorset one of the best places in the country for stargazing.

You can find out more about the campaign on the Dorset CPRE Website and the Star Count 2019 Website.