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Watch the Stars at The Valley Resort As a sparsely populated rural area Cornwall boasts a laid back attitude and way of life, but few people consider the fact that the most south-westerly part of Britain is also an ideal spot to see the sky at night. Here at The Valley Resort holiday cottages in Carnon Downs we often have visits from people who have visited us because Cornwall?s non-light polluted skies afford special opportunities to see rare solar, lunar and extra-terrestrial events. Truro, Cornwall, UK, July 02, 2014 /PressReleasePing/ - As a sparsely populated rural area Cornwall boasts a laid back attitude and way of life, but few people consider the fact that the most south-westerly part of Britain is also an ideal spot to see the sky at night.
Here at The Valley Resort holiday cottages in Carnon Downs we often have visits from people who have visited us because Cornwall’s non-light polluted skies afford special opportunities to see rare solar, lunar and extra-terrestrial events.
Ever since The Sky At Night with Sir Patrick Moore people first aired people have been travelling to stay at our 5 star cottages in Cornwall to watch the skies.
We saw most activity in 1999 when thousands of people travelled to the South West to watch a total solar eclipse which was best viewed from the Duchy.
This month we’re expecting some keen astronomers to be heading to us for the Southern Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower.
This annually occurring meteor shower can produce up to two dozen meteors in an hour during peak time, which is usually on July 28 and 29.
The meteors can be seen from July 18, though, so there are plenty of chances to see them on a clear night.