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Our free online Starry Skies workshops for children were a big hit during the @CPRE #StarCount this month. Look at some of the fantastic artwork the children who attended our workshops sent us. We're so impressed! Thanks to everyone who joined us. https://www.cpreavonandbristol.org.uk/news/our-starry-skies-workshops-for-children-were-a-big-hit/

As our Starry Skies campaign concludes we would like to thank you for journeying through space with us. To stay in touch with the work of CPRE you can sign up to our newsletter here: https://www.cpreavonandbristol.org.uk/ (scroll to the bottom of the page)

Be a part of what we stand for. Did you know that we work across a huge range of areas including urban regeneration, public transport and recycling?
You can be a part of the movement by giving as little as £3. Join us here: https://donate.cpre.org.uk/page/51439/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=branch-avonside-web

If you enjoyed the Star Count and now have the stargazing bug and want to give astrophotography a go, take a look at our astrophotopgraphy guide for beginners: https://www.cpreavonandbristol.org.uk/news/astrophotography-for-beginners/

These are some of the constellations that you can see during February. Take a look at our handy star maps to help you find them in the night sky: http://www.cpreavonandbristol.org.uk/news/february-star-maps

#stars #stargazing #night #familyactivities #citizenscientist #starryskies

The beauty of stargazing is that you don't need any specialist equipment to get started. But if you are keen to pursue astronomy further and are interested in what sort of equipment to use, we have created a really quick guide to help you choose well. #stargazing

Can you find Ursa Minor? The North Star 'polaris' is always in almost exactly the same place. To locate polaris, first find The Plough constellation, the last two stars at the bowl end always point towards Polaris.
#stars #stargazing #starcount #starryskies

“Light pollution has serious health impacts when it affects our sleep patterns by shining through our windows at night."

Find out more
http://www.cpreavonandbristol.org.uk/news/how-light-pollut…fects-our-health/
#darkskies #starryskies #lightpollution #StarCount

Track which part of the lunar cycle we are in this month with our free printable which you can download from our blog: https://www.cpreavonandbristol.org.uk/news/phases-of-the-moon-february/

#moon #darkskies

FUN FACT: Planets don't make light like stars, so they are not as easy to spot. So far, scientists have discovered around 230 planets.

#stars #darkskies #lightpollution #stargazing #starcount #cprestarcount #starryskies

The results from Star Count will help us make a map of where star-spotters are enjoying dark skies. By showing on a map where light pollution is most serious, we can work with local councils and others to take action to reduce the impact.

https://www.nightblight.cpre.org.uk/take-action-about-local-light-pollution
#starcount

If you took part in our workshops or events this week, we really hope you enjoyed learning more about the night sky. We would also like to give a special thanks to Jo from Space Detectives for running the workshops. http://www.spacedetectives.com

#stars #stargazing #StarCount

Did you miss our FREE online event yesterday? You can sign up to our live event today.

Our Place in Space by Jo at Space Detectives, looks at our own Solar System and its position within the Milky Way Galaxy.

Sign up here: https://www.cpreavonandbristol.org.uk/what-we-care-about/starry-skies/

Here are three things to find in the night sky for beginners.

1. The moon (an easy one to spot!)

2. Orion, who is central to this campaign.

3. The Plough, which is shaped like a ladle.

https://www.cpreavonandbristol.org.uk/news/stargazing-for-beginners/

#stargazing #StarCount

As part of our annual programme to measure light pollution, we ask people to go into their gardens, or another outside space at home, and count the stars they can see in the Orion Constellation.

Take part in our Star Count https://www.cpre.org.uk/what-we-care-about/nature-and-landscapes/dark-skies/star-count-2021/
#StarCount