The playing fields at Piddle Valley School offer a great location to see the night skies; as such local astronomer, Kevin Quinn sometimes hosts stargazing events at this venue.
Location events organiser
Kevin Quinn organises events at this location
Please contact Kevin Quinn directly with any enquiries relating to visiting this location
Email: Kevq100@gmail.com
Website: Kevin Quinn
Twitter: @cerneastro
Weather forecast
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28/04/24
9° 6% -
28/04/24
6° 0% -
29/04/24
6° 1% -
29/04/24
7° 1%
Weather forecast for Minterne Gardens (3.6 miles away) updated 27/04/24 at 20:01.
Local light pollution
Piddle Valley School Playing Fields is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to arural rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite.
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Urban
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Suburban
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Semi-rural
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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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