Stargazing in Mayo Dark Sky Park, Ireland

Ballycroy National Park and Wild Nephin Wilderness in County Mayo, Republic of Ireland were accreditated as a dark sky park by the International Dark Sky Association in 2016. In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Georgia MacMillan from Friends of Mayo Dark Skies on what makes Mayo Dark Sky Park an attractive destination for stargazing and nightscape astrophotography. Time stamps:02:04 : Which mesures have been implemented in Mayo Dark Sky Park to reduce light pollution ?05:45 : What is the quality of night sky in Mayo Dark Sky Park ? Can one see the Milky Way from Mayo Dark Sky Park ?07:03 : Can one do nightscape astrophotography in Mayo Dark Sky Park ?08:16 :  Are there any astronomical observatories or planned observatories in Mayo Dark Sky Park ?09:30 : Can visitors to Mayo Dark Sky Park do nocturnal nature trails ?10:45 : What are the activities and experiences offered by Terra Firma Ireland ?14:35 : Are there any astronomy clubs in Mayo, Ireland ?15:37 : Annual Mayo Dark Sky festival Useful links and resources :Mayo Dark Sky ParkMayo Dark Skies on FacebookMayo Dark Skies on TwitterMayo Dark Skies on InstagramMayo Dark Skies on YoutubeMayo Dark Sky FestivalTerra Firma IrelandTerra Firma Ireland on FacebookTerra Firma Ireland on TwitterTerra Firma Ireland on InstagramNewport Astronomy Club, Co. Mayo, IrelandDark Sky IrelandInternational Dark Sky Association If you liked this episode, please consider buying me a coffee.