The Dark Sky Island

We've always known that our stunning night skies are something special and In January 2011 the Island of Sark was given recognition from the International Dark-Sky Association for its remarkable pristine darkness. Sark is now recognized as the world's first designated Dark Sky island.

Sark's Astronomy Society (SAstroS) was established by a group of passionate stargazers to help protect the unique access to dark skies and showcase the best of Sark's stargazing. SAstroS welcomes others to join the group and share the captivating spectacle Sark offers from the Dachinger Observatory using a 12" Meade LX90 telescope purchased from donations in 2023.

 

The Observatory is open for stargazing sessions on demand, you can now book a visit with (SAstroS) through their website.

 

SAstroS Website