Stargazing at Greenacres

Our campsite is tucked away – with no main road or town near it – and no light pollution. This makes it the perfect place to stargaze and since we’ve been here we have spent many evenings admiring the sky.

Although not open yet (this is early April) – a local colleague asked if he could spend a few hours with his telescope in the middle of the campsite. It was not an ideal night for stargazing as the moon was out – but here are the photos he took. He loved it so much here that he is returning this month for another night.

There are times when we have looked out and the sky is so heavy with stars that you feel like you can reach out and touch one – it is truly beautiful and something you will never be able to see from a town or city. Its very easy to spot the main constellations and planets and both adults and children get the same amount of enjoyment from it.

The best time to go stargazing is the days before, during and soon after each new Moon, when there is no Moon in the sky. During these times, there is no bright Moon to wash out the light from fainter stars. But even out of these times it is still beautiful – as the key to successful stargazing is to reduce as much light around you as possible.

So remember to pack your telescope or binoculars when you visit us – and enjoy the beauty of nature!