The Park Wanted to Put Out The Light to See The Stars National Park Uk

The park already has one of the darkest skies in the UK.

But keep the lights to see the night sky in all its glory is not as simple as lowering a switch. For starters, it’s a status. Park managers who become a nature reserve dark sky, but to achieve this recognition must be installed lighting controls in the area to prevent any light pollution.

For now already have an advantage. In his own words, the Brecon Beacons enjoy for years one of the most attractive night skies around the country, making it ideal for those who love to lose his eyes on the stars.

According to authorities, on a cloudless night people can see the Milky Way, many constellations, nebulae, bright and even meteor showers.

The intention now is to attract new tourists, but the fight against light pollution can not be carried out only inside the park. We need outside help.
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In recent days there was a booklet goes into the local population to inform them how they can help or get involved in this project.

In explaining what it can do at home to avoid light pollution.

“We want people to know about this fantastic opportunity and we achieve the greatest possible support to achieve this status,” said Jim Wilson, director of the Brecon Beacons Park Society, adding:

“The lighting consultants will not visit anyone’s home without permission before losing follow, nor can we ask people to uninstall their lights. We will request that they be more careful in how they use them, which also going to help them pay less in energy bills. “

Wilson suggested some minor alterations that could make in their own words, a big difference, such as guiding lights down and not to heaven or to motion sensors to turn on the lights only when someone or something to light .

Brecon Beacons is not the only place in the UK who want darkness to see better, Exmoor National Park and the Isle of Sark last year achieved the status awarded by the Natural Dark Skies Association.

The Island also wants to be considered Bardsy nature reserve dark sky.
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The expert in biodiversity in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Margaret Underwood, indicates that light pollution not only makes the observation of the sky, but life on earth.

“For most of our wildlife, the disruption caused by street lights and security lights have a major impact on their life cycles.”

“The bright worms, which in the past were a magical and very common to enjoy, now rarely can see them.”

For Underwood, “the project of dark skies is a chance for people, but also for wildlife, to enjoy the benefits of reduced light pollution.”