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Curious travelers have the chance to indulge in astronomy at some of the few remaining safe havens for pitch-black skies.
The site is located in the northern edge of the Galloway Forest's Dark Sky Park, and within the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere, enjoying relatively low levels of light pollution. The observatory was constructed during 2012 and was officially opened by the then First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond. [ 1 ]
The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory, near Dalmellington, is located within the northern edge of the Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park. The observatory was partly funded by the Scottish Government and opened in 2012. [4] It suffered a devastating fire during the early hours of 23 June 2021, resulting in complete destruction of the observatory.
International Dark Sky Week (formerly the National Dark Sky Week) is held during the week of the new moon in April, [1] [2] when people worldwide may turn off their lights to observe the beauty of the night sky without light pollution. This event was founded in 2003 by high school student Jennifer Barlow of Midlothian, Virginia. [3]
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The first meteor shower of the year will delight skygazers as it lights up the night on Tuesday. The Quadrantid meteor shower is expected to peak on the night of January 3 and with clear skies ...
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The idea to create an observatory in Paisley came from the annual general meeting of the Paisley Philosophical Institution (PPI) held in 1880. [1] The PPI was founded on 13 October 1808, having its origins among the educated and professional gentlemen of the burgh, such as ministers, doctors, lawyers and bankers.