The Star Disc

Back home from London and the first clear night for ages gave the ideal chance to have a go at shooting stars. Something I have wanted to try and I have had in mind an ideal place, the Star Disc on top of a hill in Wirksworth just outside the Peak District and just 20 minutes from home.

The StarDisc spans 12 metres. Carved into black granite is a star chart that mirrors the northern hemisphere’s night sky. The surface of the stone circle is inscribed with the constellations, their names, and a depiction of the Milky Way. Black stone has been chosen to evoke the darkness of deep space. Contrasting with the star chart is a perimeter of silver/grey granite on which 12 seats are positioned. The seats denote the months of the year. By night, 72 lights illuminate the StarDisc, solar powered by our nearest star - the Sun.
I haven't done it justice but I will be back now I have learned a few things like 25 seconds is too long for still stars and planes trails keep spoiling the view.

It needs to be seen LARGE to see the stars.