The ten Star Views are places where you can observe the impressive night sky. They are easily accessible and perfectly equipped for an astronomical adventure on your own. Exciting information and suitable installations help to deepen the fascination of star observation.
Each Star View has been given its own theme. There, various aspects of astronomy and nighttime nature, as well as local peculiarities, are showcased.
The Protection of the Night
Seeing the Milky Way with the naked eye? Enjoying the silence under the starry sky? This special natural experience has become rare. The increasing artificial lighting, especially in cities, causes the stars to fade away more and more. They have inspired culture and science for thousands of years. Moreover, the biorhythm of all living beings, including us humans, is tuned to the transition between day and night. We need the darkness.
An Island in a Sea of Light
Fortunately, North Rhine-Westphalia has an island of darkness: the Star Landscape Eifel with the Star Park National Park Eifel. The designation “Star Park” is awarded only to the few regions that offer a particularly star-rich night sky. In the Star Landscape Eifel, municipalities have passed guidelines for star-friendly lighting. The city of Schleiden is also involved. This ensures that the view of countless celestial phenomena will remain possible in the future.
Experience the Night: Star Views
Star Views are locations for observing the night sky. They are easy to reach and equipped for astronomical discoveries on your own. Each Star View is unique and tells its own story about the protection of the naturally dark night.
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