Fusing stories and the night sky together, supporting climate consciousness
Stories shared at certain times of the year such as Noson Calan Gaeaf (Winter’s Eve/Hallowe’en) and Noson Calan Mai (May Day Eve) shows the strong connection with night sky and local myths.
Did you know… Wales is one of the top global destinations for star-gazing, with a growing number of protected International Dark Sky Places and Reserves
Light pollution is having a massive impact globally with 80% preventing humans, plants and animals from experiencing natural night, with increasing awareness of the impact on our physical and mental health.
We will be running a series of Online Forums inviting astronomers, heritage partners, storytellers, community members to connect with us and get involved. These sessions will share knowledge and stimulate learning around constellation stories in the Northern Hemisphere, focusing on Welsh knowledge and identifying gaps and areas of potential. Look at our What’s On page to find out the dates for the Online Forums stating in July.
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