LUC provided an interactive visualisation of data as part of CPRE’s Star Count campaign.

Our GIS & Visualisation team used data collected by 2,300 participants across the UK in a star-spotting survey and presented it in a visually interesting way using Esri technology. The Star Count 2019 map can be explored here.

The project forms part of CPRE’s call for action to tackle light pollution to enable more people to enjoy the beauty of a starry sky. Results of the survey reveal that just 2% of participants experienced a truly dark sky full of stars. This is due to the impact of light pollution caused by street lighting and other artificial lights.

Star-spotters submitted the number of stars they could see within the constellation of Orion. We used the results to create an interactive map displaying people’s view of the night sky. It also demonstrates the impact that light pollution is having on people’s view of the stars.

Learn more about CPRE’s campaign here.

Contact Diana Manson to talk to us about our GIS & Visualisation services.