Stargazers are expected to flock to the Brecon Beacons after the area was granted 'dark sky status' - only the fifth place in the world. The summit of Pen y Fan seen from Libanus in the Brecon Beacons, Powys Photo: Alamy By Alice Philipson 11:48AM GMT 19 Feb 2013 Comments The skies above the Brecon Beacons National Park have been given special protection in an effort to keep the area as one of the 'best places in Europe to truly see dark skies'. The park has been granted the status of an international dark sky reserve meaning the night sky is protected and the surrounding area subject to strict lighting controls to prevent light pollution. The Welsh parkland is only the fifth area in...
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