The Howardian Hills National Landscape is staging more events in its hugely popular series of dark sky roadshows.
Light pollution means that over 80% of people in the UK can no longer see treasures like the Milky Way. However, the skies above and bordering on to the 79 square mile National Landscape remain relatively unspoilt. To help keep it that way a free presentation will take place from 7pm at:
Galtres Centre in Market Place, Easingwold, on 27 January.
Richard Darn, Dark Sky project lead for the Howardian Hills National Landscape, said: “Besides describing the finer points of dark sky friendly lighting and preserving nocturnal habitats, we’ll take people on a magical journey through the cosmos. The response to these events is always amazing. Local people are clearly fascinated by the view overhead and want to help keep North Yorkshire’s skies dark, not least for biodiversity reasons.”
The events are suitable for adults and for children over six years of age. There will be free, hot refreshments too. Booking is not required.
More information is available from [email protected], or contact 0775 367 0038.
Photo: The night sky over the Howardian Hills. Credit: Chris Lowther – Howardian Hills