Stargazing in Cranborne Chase AONB

Cranborne Chase AONB has excellent dark night skies. In this episode, astronomer Stephen Tonkin talks to us about opportunities offered by Cranborne Chase AONB for stargazing and nightscape astrophotography. Time Stamps :06:10 : Have there been any measures implemented in Cranborne Chase AONB to reduce or limit light pollution ?10:46 : Can one see the Milky Way from Cranborne Chase AONB ? When can one see the Milky Way from Cranborne Chase AONB ?11:56 : Are there any observatories near Cranborne Chase AONB ?12:54 : Are there any planetariums near Cranborne Chase AONB ?13:59 : Are there any astronomy clubs near Cranborne Chase AONB ?15:51 : Are there opportunities for doing nightscape astrophotography in Cranborne Chase AONB ?18:00 : Is there a possibility to do nocturnal nature trails in Cranborne Chase AONB ?20:57 : Are there any dark sky friendly Bed and Breakfasts in Cranborne Chase AONB ? Useful Links and Resources :Cranborne Chase AONBChasing StarsWessex Astronomical SocietyFordingbridge AstronomersStarQuest Astronomy ClubWells and Mendip AstronomersThe Binocular SkyBest Locations for Stargazing : Meet Star Gazers If you liked this episode, please consider buying me a coffee.