Location description
Ideal location to observe the night sky with a playing field size area affording excellent views to all horizons. Featured as a dark sky discovery site although how ideal a site is questionable due to the proximity of nearby light polluted towns (we haven’t been there — let us know!).
Dark sky discovery site
Designated as a Dark Sky Discovery Site this location is accessible by members of the public and are officially recognised as excellent places to stargaze. Such locations often have free overnight car parking, some have toilet facilities and most do not allow overnight camping.
Tonight's weather forecast
20/01/21
18:00
10°
96%
20/01/21
21:00
5°
97%
21/01/21
00:00
3°
31%
21/01/21
03:00
4°
43%
Weather forecast for Ystrad Mynach (1.05 miles away) updated 20/01/21 at 18:00.
Location light pollution
This location is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a suburban setting based on satellite data from CPRE.
Urban
Suburban
Semi-rural
Rural
Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
