Dark Sky Custodian
Protect and promote dark skies
Develop your skills and teach others of the wonderful benefits of dark skies, and raise awareness of light pollution.
You'll work with the Chase & Chalke Team to promote and enhance the dark skies of Cranborne Chase AONB.
This role has a wide variety of opportunities so volunteers can choose which activities they are interested in.
- Receive free training in the use of Sky Quality Measure (SQM) equipment
- Learn how to take 'Sky Quality Measure' readings.
- Learn how to identify constellations and asterisms in the night sky
- Learn how to use Planetarium software to show others
- Learn about the impact of light pollution on the environment
- Learn how day to day lighting can be improved
- Talk to local organisations about light pollution and dark skies, with the aim of educating others
- Work with local land and business owners to improve lighting schemes
- Take part in / organise / lead stargazing events to celebrate the wonder of the night sky
