The Nationwide Park has launched the favored pictures competitors, which returns for its third yr.

Many individuals won’t just like the winter months, when days turn into shorter. Nevertheless, the competitors encourages residents to discover the sweetness within the dazzling show of the pure world at nigh time.

As one in all solely 20 Worldwide Darkish Sky Reserves, the Nationwide Park is one one of the best locations to stargaze within the UK.

This yr photographers have the prospect of profitable as much as £100 for a breath-taking picture in both of the 2 classes:

South Downs Darkish Skyscapes – Are you able to seize a dramatic {photograph} of the panorama exhibiting the cosmos above it?

Nature At Night time – Are you able to seize a tremendous shot of dwelling issues within the Nationwide Park? This might embody wildlife, folks, bushes or vegetation!

The runner-up prize in every class will likely be £75 and all submitted photos should be taken inside the South Downs Nationwide Park.

A number of images submitted within the contest will likely be shared all through the Nationwide Park’s Darkish Skies Pageant subsequent February. Particulars of the competition will likely be introduced at a later date.

Judging the competition will likely be “Darkish Skies” Dan Oakley, a Lead Ranger for the Nationwide Park, Steve Broadbent, Chairman of Hampshire Astronomical Group, and Vanessa Rowlands, Chair of the Nationwide Park Authority.

Dan stated: “We’re into the season of longer nights and it’s the right time to exit and stargaze within the South Downs Nationwide Park.

“The Nationwide Park is definitely top-of-the-line locations to stargaze on this planet and it’s fairly superb when you think about how shut we’re to large cities comparable to London, Southampton, Portsmouth and Brighton.

“We now have 10 Darkish Sky Discovery websites within the Nationwide Park and they’re the right spots for admiring some immense views of the universe. Simply you should definitely pack a scorching drink, a blanket and a few heat garments!

“The usual of the competitors has been terrific prior to now and we’re trying ahead to seeing what this yr brings, whether or not you’re a seasoned astrophotographer or embracing the darkness for the primary time! Good luck to all members within the contest.”

The deadline for entries to the competitors is midnight on Wednesday, 11 January.

Particulars of the Darkish Sky Discovery Websites may be discovered at www.southdowns.gov.uk/dark-night-skies/where-to-stargaze.

For entry particulars and to obtain an utility type go to www.southdowns.gov.uk/AstroPhotoComp

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