The Dark Skies of Galloway
16/11/09 10:00
Imagine living in a world with no stars in the sky...
Many people in today's world do just that. In some city centres light pollution all but removes the stars from the sky. Even in rural areas artificial light can still severely limit their visibility.
The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) exists to preserve and protect the nighttime environment. The IDA has now recognised Galloway Forest Park in south west Scotland as one of the best places in the world for viewing the night sky: it's been given gold tier Dark Sky Park award. Galloway is the first European location to be achieve this status and becomes one of only four in the world.
Martin Morgan-Taylor of IDA UK said:
Many people in today's world do just that. In some city centres light pollution all but removes the stars from the sky. Even in rural areas artificial light can still severely limit their visibility.
The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) exists to preserve and protect the nighttime environment. The IDA has now recognised Galloway Forest Park in south west Scotland as one of the best places in the world for viewing the night sky: it's been given gold tier Dark Sky Park award. Galloway is the first European location to be achieve this status and becomes one of only four in the world.
Martin Morgan-Taylor of IDA UK said:
[Galloway Forest Park] is ideally suited for access from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast and Northern England meaning that many people, including children, may have access to a quality night sky, both now and in generations to come.
