Observatory placed in UK's darkest skies
BBC News: An observatory has opened in an area of Northumberland recognised as having the least light pollution in England.
The £450,000 Kielder Observatory will offer astronomers views of the universe uncluttered by intruding light from towns and cities.
The timber structure is perched on a hilltop location on Black Fell and was chosen because the area is famous for having the darkest skies in England.
It is hoped the observatory will be popular with professional and amateurs.
The Kielder Observatory has been funded by the Northumberland Strategic Partnership with help from regeneration agency One NorthEast, the European Regional Development Fund and the Northern Rock Foundation.
The £450,000 Kielder Observatory will offer astronomers views of the universe uncluttered by intruding light from towns and cities.
The timber structure is perched on a hilltop location on Black Fell and was chosen because the area is famous for having the darkest skies in England.
It is hoped the observatory will be popular with professional and amateurs.
The Kielder Observatory has been funded by the Northumberland Strategic Partnership with help from regeneration agency One NorthEast, the European Regional Development Fund and the Northern Rock Foundation.
