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Guildford Astronomical Society

serving sw surrey since 1955

Dark skies at Albury Heath under threat

Written by Administrator Monday, 8 January 2007

For the next few months we'll be carrying the latest news of the Star Energy Group's planning application to floodlight the exploratory drilling rig near to our dark-sky site at Albury Heath. Our members have submitted a number of objections as this application (if is accepted) is likely to result in a huge increase in light pollution for the next four years. There is also a longer term impact if Star Energy subsequently decide to build gas extraction facilities on the same site.