This excellent stargazing location is set just a short distance from Tavistock however far enough away to escape light pollution and enjoy amazing views of starry skies above Dartmoor.
Weather forecast
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27/04/24
8° 16% -
27/04/24
7° 51% -
28/04/24
6° 60% -
28/04/24
5° 78%
Weather forecast for Merrivale (1.0 miles away) updated 27/04/24 at 04:00.
Local light pollution
Pork Hill Car Park - Dartmoor 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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Dark site
The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
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