Stargazing to the sound of the ocean in pristine dark skies is as good as it gets!! Achieving Reserve status means the we can raise awareness, conserve and celebrate this special quality. Dedicated education and public outreach programmes highlighting the value of natural night time darkness. The IDA designates International Dark Sky Reserves following an application process. In December 2020, we were designated an International Dark Sky Reserve, along with the Yorkshire Dales National Park, one of only 18 in the world. The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) designated the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve in December 2017, it is only the twelfth Dark Sky Reserve worldwide. ‘The Spirit Of The Lake’ (Llyn Llydaw, Snowdonia). (function(){for(var g="function"==typeof Object.defineProperties?Object.defineProperty:function(b,c,a){if(a.get||a.set)throw new TypeError("ES3 does not support getters and setters. You’d be hard pressed to find a community which goes to such great lengths to ensure light pollution is reduced. Feel free to leave a comment! In December 2020 we were designated an International Dark Sky Reserve along with the Yorkshire Dales National Park, one of only 16 in the world.At a combined area of 3,615km2, it represents the largest area in the UK and one of the biggest in Europe to be simultaneously designated. Exmoor has been designated as an International Dark Sky Reserve by the International Dark Sky association. IDA designates International Dark Sky Places following a rigorous application process requiring applicants to demonstrate robust community support for dark sky protection and document designation-specific program requirements. Learn more and start the process here. The current criterion that has to be met to gain the status includes: The North York Moors is home to some of the darkest skies in the country. Sky Quality Measurements have shown the sky to be exceptionally dark right across the region, with readings above 21.9 common. About 100 km from Adelaide, the core of this new reserve is in Swan Reach Conservation Park, an area of 2000 hectares of untouched Mallee bushland. South Downs National Park Sussex and Hampshire, England. Reserves consist of a core area meeting minimum criteria for sky quality and natural darkness, and a peripheral area that supports dark sky preservation in the core. See all our Heritage Lottery Funded projects, North York Moors National Park Authority With “light pollution” strictly controlled … ("naturalWidth"in a&&"naturalHeight"in a))return{};for(var d=0;a=c[d];++d){var e=a.getAttribute("data-pagespeed-url-hash");e&&(! Photo by Peter Cox. Firstly it was the first in Ireland, secondly, it is one of only three Gold Tier Dark-Sky reserves in the World. The NamibRand Nature Reserve has been designated a Gold Tier International Dark Sky Reserve by the International Darks Sky Association.The NamibRand International Dark Sky Reserve was only the second place on Earth that was designated with Gold Tier status because of its exceptionally dark skies. North Yorkshire - YO62 5BP The International Dark-Sky Association late Monday designated the 1,400-square-mile Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve. general@northyorkmoors.org.uk. View the stars on the Wild Atlantic Way in the only Gold Tier Dark Sky Reserve in the Northern Hemisphere. It joins an elite group of remarkable dark places around the world. The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) has granted reserve status to the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors national parks – an area covering more than 3,600 square kilometres and one of the largest areas in Europe to be simultaneously designated. At a combined area of 3,615km2, it represents the largest area in the UK and one of the biggest in Europe to be simultaneously designated. Where the darkest skies reveal the brightest stars. The River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve is the world's 15th location to receive the status Tourism and land care groups have been championing the project for more than three years An International Dark Sky Reserve consists of a dark ‘core’ zone surrounded by a populated buffer zone where policy controls are used to protect the darkness of the core from light pollution. An IDA International Dark Sky Reserve is a public or private land possessing an exceptional or distinguished quality of starry nights and nocturnal environment that is specifically protected for its scientific, natural, educational, cultural, heritage and/or public enjoyment. Star trails over Pic du Midi Observatory in the French Pyrénées mountains. There are many selling point for Kerry International Dark-Sky Reserve. Application Lightscape Management Plan Press Release Annual Reports The International Dark-Sky Association’s night sky conservation efforts include working with groups to form International Dark Sky Reserves (IDSR) and other dark sky places. The hard work is obviously paying off – on a clear night you can see just about everything from anywhere" Ordnance Survey 2015 The first International Dark-Sky reserve in Wales is situated in the Brecon Beacons. Tourism and appreciation of our Night Sky. Their aim is to “preserve and protect the night time environment and our heritage of dark skies through quality outdoor lighting”. "),d=t;a[0]in d||!d.execScript||d.execScript("var "+a[0]);for(var e;a.length&&(e=a.shift());)a.length||void 0===c?d[e]?d=d[e]:d=d[e]={}:d[e]=c};function v(b){var c=b.length;if(0