Stargazing in Northumberland Dark Sky Park

04/01/21 • 38 min

Northumberland Dark Sky Park has exceptionally dark night skies. In this episode, I have the pleasure of hosting Duncan Wise, the visitor development and marketing manager at Northumberland National Park Authority. He talks to us about opportunities offered by Northumberland Dark Sky Park for stargazing and nightscape astrophotography.

Time Stamps :

06:36 : Have there been any measures implemented in Northumberland Dark Sky Park to reduce or limit light pollution ?
12:29 : Can one see the Milky Way from Northumberland Dark Sky Park ? When can one see the Milky Way from Northumberland Dark Sky Park ?
15:14 : Are there any observatories in Northumberland ?
22:04 : Are there any planetariums in Northumberland ?
23:28 : Are there any astronomy clubs in Northumberland ?
25:53 : Are there opportunities for doing nightscape astrophotography in Northumberland Dark Sky Park ?
27:17 : Is there a possibility to do nocturnal nature trails in Northumberland Dark Sky Park ?
30:06 : Are there any dark sky friendly Bed and Breakfasts in Northumberland Dark Sky Park ?

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Time Stamps :

06:36 : Have there been any measures implemented in Northumberland Dark Sky Park to reduce or limit light pollution ?
12:29 : Can one see the Milky Way from Northumberland Dark Sky Park ? When can one see the Milky Way from Northumberland Dark Sky Park ?
15:14 : Are there any observatories in Northumberland ?
22:04 : Are there any planetariums in Northumberland ?
23:28 : Are there any astronomy clubs in Northumberland ?
25:53 : Are there opportunities for doing nightscape astrophotography in Northumberland Dark Sky Park ?
27:17 : Is there a possibility to do nocturnal nature trails in Northumberland Dark Sky Park ?
30:06 : Are there any dark sky friendly Bed and Breakfasts in Northumberland Dark Sky Park ?

Useful Links and Resources :

Dark Sky Friendly Accommodations :

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Stargazing in Great Basin National Park

Great Basin National Park has pristine dark night skies. In this episode, I have the pleasure of hosting Charles Reed, the Astronomy Program Lead Ranger at Great Basin National Park on the topic of stargazing in Great Basin National Park. He also talks about the magical Great Basin Star Train.

Time Stamps :

01:24 : How and when did the Great Basin National Park begin its journey of protecting its dark skies ?
02:30 : Have there been any measures implemented in the Great Basin National Park to reduce or limit light pollution ?
03:40 : What is the quality of night sky in Great Basin National Park ?
04:44 : Could you please talk to us about the Great Basin Star Train ?
06:00 : Could you please talk to us about astronomy programs in Great Basin National Park ?
07:02 : Are there any astronomical observatories in Northern Nevada ?
08:39 : Are there any opportunities for nightscape astrophotography in Great Basin National Park ?
10:11 : Are there any astronomy clubs in the region ?
11:04 : Are there any opportunities for visitors to do nocturnal nature trails in Great Basin National Park ?

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Stargazing in Death Valley National Park

Death Valley National Park has pristine dark night skies. In this episode, I have the privilege of hosting Matthew Lamar and he shares with us valuable information on opportunities for stargazing and nightscape astrophotography in Death Valley National Park.

Time Stamps :

01:12 : How and when did Death Valley National Park begin its journey of protecting its dark skies ?
04:09 : Have there been any measures implemented in Death Valley National Park to reduce or limit light pollution ?
06:08 : What is the quality of night sky in Death Valley National Park ?
09:28 : Could you please talk to us about astronomy programs in Death Valley National Park ?
14:09 : Are there any astronomical observatories near Death Valley National Park ?
16:00 : Are there any planetariums near Death Valley National Park ?
16:54 : Are there any opportunities for nightscape astrophotography in Death Valley National Park ?
19:10 : Are there any astronomy clubs near Death Valley National Park ?
20:12 : Are there any opportunities for visitors to do nocturnal nature trails in Death Valley National Park ?

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