Escape the worst of Dorchester’s light pollution with a short trip out of the town to the Maiden Castle Car Park.
This stargazing location is recommended by Dorset-based amateur astronomer The Astro Guy.
Weather forecast
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27/04/24
9° 85% -
27/04/24
8° 91% -
28/04/24
7° 91% -
28/04/24
7° 93%
Weather forecast for Dorchester (1.7 miles away) updated 27/04/24 at 12:00.
Local light pollution
Maiden Castle 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.
Best time to visit
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