Under Dark Skies

Discovering the night. Reconnecting with nature

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Why Dark Skies Matter

Cornwall is home to some of the UK’s most important dark sky environments.

In internationally dark sky designated areas such as West Penwith and Bodmin Moor, the night sky is protected to preserve our natural world and cultural heritage. Even outside of these designated areas, the incredible darkness of the night supports ecological balance.

We run immersive programs both in Cornwall and beyond, connecting organisations and people with the night sky and empowering communities to learn about the importance of darkness while advocating for the reduction of human-made light pollution.

Our story
Lights of Sennen from Chapel Carn Brae
Dawn Skies near Godolphin

Learning Experiences

Discover the night sky, explore protected dark landscapes, and learn how darkness shapes the natural world. Opt to join in-person or online workshops, with an optional night environment extension. Our programs of learning opportunities combine astronomy, nature, and environmental learning under some of the darkest skies in Britain.

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Exclusive Events

A side-by-side nighttime comparison of two adjacent small-town streets viewed from an elevated angle: on the left, harsh, unshielded white streetlights create glare, skyglow, and washed-out stars; on the right, well-designed, fully shielded warm-amber fixtures cast focused pools of light on the pavement while preserving a richly starry sky above. Storefronts have subtle, downlit signage with no excessive brightness or spill. Photographic realism with sharp detail throughout, capturing reflective asphalt texture, building facades, and the gradient of sky brightness. The composition uses a central dividing line to clearly contrast poor versus responsible lighting, creating an informative, professional, educational atmosphere aligned with dark-sky stewardship principles.

Stargazing

Guided night stargazing experiences from an expert astronomer exploring constellations, planets, and meteor showers, bringing the night into your world.

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A side-by-side nighttime comparison of two adjacent small-town streets viewed from an elevated angle: on the left, harsh, unshielded white streetlights create glare, skyglow, and washed-out stars; on the right, well-designed, fully shielded warm-amber fixtures cast focused pools of light on the pavement while preserving a richly starry sky above. Storefronts have subtle, downlit signage with no excessive brightness or spill. Photographic realism with sharp detail throughout, capturing reflective asphalt texture, building facades, and the gradient of sky brightness. The composition uses a central dividing line to clearly contrast poor versus responsible lighting, creating an informative, professional, educational atmosphere aligned with dark-sky stewardship principles.

How dark are we?

Hands-on activities for families and individuals to measure neighbourhood skyglow and help design dark-sky friendly lighting solutions.

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Testimonials

Rating: 5 out of 5.

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Rating: 5 out of 5.

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Rating: 5 out of 5.

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Rating: 5 out of 5.

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Newsletter

Updates on events, experiences, and programs

Comet Neowise above Nine Maidens stone circle 2020

Contact us

Ask about programs, events, partnerships, or custom dark-sky trainings for your group and organisation.

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