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How to Take Part The event which runs until Sunday February 14 asks partakers to use just their eyes, (no binoculars or telescope), to try and see how many stars they can see in the constellation of Orion, currently on view in the southern to south-western portion of the sky in the evenings. While under lockdown restrictions, the count can only take place from home, either from your doorstep or back garden. For more information on how to take part and an online form to send in your results, visit takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/73246/data/1?ea.tracking.id=cpre-web Crispin Truman, chief ex...

Keen astronomer Mary McIntyre from Tackley, who is taking part in Star Count, captured the Northern Lights last summer. Picture: Simon Williams Nothing beats dark and starry skies, velvety black with twinkling constellations as far as the eye can see. Unfortunately light pollution from buildings and streetlights means that starlit nights are becoming a thing of the past. That’s why CPRE, the countryside charity, supported by the British Astronomical Association, is asking us to look heavenwards on any clear night from tomorrow until February 14 and record the number of stars within th...

SOMERSET residents are being encouraged to take part in a nationwide 'Star Count' to record our view of the night sky.

SOMERSET residents are being encouraged to take part in a nationwide 'Star Count' to record our view of the night sky.

West Berkshire night sky watchers urged to count the stars for light pollution survey - February 6-14 Countryside Charity is working in association with The British Astronomical Association Liam Headd  '); PEOPLE in West Berkshire are being encouraged to take part in an annual national Star Count to record a view of the night sky between February 6 and 14. CPRE, the countryside charity, is working with the British Astronomical Association’s Commission for Dark Skies to find indications of light pollution levels across the country. By counting the number of stars they see in the Orion cons...