Stargazing in Exmoor, Minehead's a great base!
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Exmoor Dark Sky Reserve is proud of being the first dark sky reserve in Europe. Much of the region is free from light pollution and it rightly claims to have some of the darkest skies in the country.
Going stargazing in Exmoor Dark Sky Reserve will reward you with amazing views of the cosmos. The sky is filled with many more stars than you would normally see from a town or city. The glow of the Milky Way is easily spotted on dark moonless nights. |
Click to visit the Exmoor National Park Site
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Stargazing locations on Exmoor
On the map below we have marked the recommended dark sky locations most easily accessible from Rosanda House.
Exmoor National Park Stargazing
You will find much more information on the Exmoor National Park website, including other recommended dark sky locations and where you can find the National Park Visitor Centres where you can hire telescopes!
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Click here or on the image to the left to download the Exmoor National Park's excellent Dark Skies Pocket Guide which is also available from the Minehead Tourist Information Centre and all of the Exmoor National Park Centres.
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Why not hire a telescope to explore Exmoor's amazing dark skies?
Telescopes can be hired from the 3 Exmoor National Park (ENP) Centres (Dulverton, Dunster and Lynmouth) which you then take out yourself onto Exmoor to see the stars. £25.00 cost of hire for a night, £10.00 cost for any additional nights, £100 deposit (which is refunded). ENP are currently implementing a 72 hour period between hire in order to clean and isolate the equipment due to the Corona Virus. Contact your nearest Centre to book in advance. |
Dunster Visitor Centre, our nearest
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Exmoor Dark Skies Festival - 16th to 31st October 2020
There are loads of events such as walks and talks and suppers all around the Exmoor area and new events are being added all of the time so keep checking the web page by clicking here. Your chance to learn more about Astronomy from leading experts!
The excellent GoStargazing website
If, like us, you are keen to learn more about the cosmos and star gazing, then this is the site for you!
What to see, where to go, when to go, what to take, advice on telescopes, maps and calendars of events all over the country - lots of material to help you plan your adventures!
What to see, where to go, when to go, what to take, advice on telescopes, maps and calendars of events all over the country - lots of material to help you plan your adventures!
Not Exmoor but a lovely picture
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