Just a short diversion from the busy A34 reveals this excellent stargazing location offers clear open vistas in all directions. The location is recommended for stargazing by the North Wessex Downs AONB.
Weather forecast
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16/05/24
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Weather forecast for West Ginge (2.7 miles away) updated 15/05/24 at 16:00.
Local light pollution
Bury Down Ridgeway Car Park is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to asemi-rural semi-rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
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