StarDisc
Description
Created by artist Aidan Shingler, this 21st century stone circle and celestial amphitheatre inspires, entertains, engages and educates. 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 granite on which 12 seats are positioned. The seats denote the months of the year. By night, 72 lights illuminate the StarDisc, powered by our nearest star - the Sun.
The StarDisc was launched on September 10th 2011. From conception to birth it had taken six years. One thousand well-wishers attended the opening celebrations which included an outdoor screening of Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind and a specially recorded message from astronomer Patrick Moore.
The StarDisc commands stunning views over the Ecclesbourne Valley and is open to anyone and everyone, 24hrs a day, all year round.
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facebook.comHappy Easter 🐣 It looks like the rain is staying away from Wish Upon a Star this evening 🌟 7pm-9pm
It’s that magical time again...come along on Easter Sunday to make a wish ⭐️ #makeawish #wishuponastar #stargazing #destinationwirksworth #derbyshiredales #eastersunday #community
Aidan Shingler, creator of StarDisc, shares his extraordinary visionary experiences and inspiration for StarDisc in this fantastic new film, 'The Call of the Stars'. With thanks to the inspiring film maker, George Peck. #visionary #stars #Wirksworth #alteredstateofconsciousness #symbolism #art #realitytester #gazeskyward #stoneywood #destinationwirksworth https://youtu.be/UUhPB6rrd2Y
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Introducing Blobinius, Sauceron, Trainglion and Wheelius! These cheeky chappies guide you through the new StarDisc family activity sheets. Download for free from our website here: http://www.stardisc.org/families--schools.html #freefamilyfun #wirksworth #destinationwirksworth #useathometoo
You’ve made it to Friday! As a little weekend treat try out the new StarDisc themed cocktails at the gorgeous Mercia in Wirksworth. Choose between the Startini and Blue Startini, both come with edible sparkles ✨ 🍸
I found this star chart in an abandoned primary school yesterday. The eerie school made it feel like finding an old treasure map!
Happy Valentine’s Day! 💕
Super blue blood moon tonight! Last seen in 1866. Apparently, 2am is the best time to see it. #bluemoon #bloodmoon #wirksworth #derbyshiredales #starrynight #stargazing https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.mirror.co.uk/science/blue-blood-supermoon-2018-uk-11918934.amp
A glimpse of a beautiful sunrise this morning. A reminder that spring is only a few short weeks away 🌞😊
If you didn’t buy Aidan’s book, Psyche, last night you can get it online...
What an evening we had at Haarlem Artspace last night! Aidan delivered a compelling and inspirational account of how his diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia has been channelled into his art, as well as many other fascinating topics. Thanks to all who came, it was a full house 🙂 . It will be made into a podcast too so if you couldn’t make it you’ve not missed it...Watch this space. #wirksworth #alteredstatesofconsciousness #comtemporaryart #theuniverse #thestars #haarlemartspace #whatisnormal?
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Wirksworth StarDisc ft. Boy
Starman #SteelwoolLandmarks #steelwoolphotography #ig_steelwool #windycityspinners #spunups #uk_spinners #night_shots #ig_nightphotography #super_steelwool #steelwool_photography #LightBeamZ #tgif_longexpo #long_exposure_pics #amazing_longexpo #longexposure_shotz #ig_shutternights #lazyshutters #NIGHTSHOOTERS #weownthenight_ig #longexpoelite #steelwool_best #longexposure_shots #spingodz #Super_photolongexpo #steelwool_daily #Super_longexpo #night_shooterz #ptk_night #longexpo_addiction #NSE_Dusk Taken with Sony HX60
StarDisc at Wirksworth, need to come here in the summer...
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#Christmas #Derbyshire #Eve #dog #couple #bestfewmonths #photo #winter #takemeback 📸 @willslater53
#dog #christmas #sun #happywithhimself #walkies #derbyshire #wirksworth #proud @willslater53
The StarDisc Trust charity are embarking on an exciting and ambitious new project : The StarDisc Array. This project aims to develop an earthbound constellation of StarDiscs across the UK. With your support we will be enabled to embark on a nationwide adventure - On our crowdfunder page we have available 5 stunning prints of the StarDisc taken by regional photographers available for £15 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/stardisc-array #stardiscarray #stardisc #crowdfunder #peakdistrict #wirksworth photograph by Jim Bell
When you have no friends pose for yourself Wirksworth Star Disc #loner #night #cold #winter #star #stars #lonely #dark #sky #view #astronomy #light #iglongexposures #thelensbible #tree #trees #longexposure #torch #poser #man #wirksworth #derbyshire #derbyshiretimes #england #uk
Black n white star trails..... first ever stitched star trails 😮 #iglongexposures #matlockmercury #derbyshiretimes #derbyshire #wirksworth #stoneywood #arch #star #stars #startrails #life #home #tree #longexposure #photography #instagood #view #instagram #night #morning #cold #night #loner #bnw #blackandwhite
Sidewinder 🔥 ➰🔥➰🔥➰🔥#SteelwoolLandmarks #lightpaintingphotography #steelwoolphotography #ig_steelwool #windycityspinners #spunups #uk_spinners #spineverywhere #ig_nightphotography #steelwool_photography #LightBeamZ #tgif_longexpo #long_exposure_pics #steelwoolstoresmg #amazing_longexpo #uk_shooters #ig_shutternights #lazyshutters #NIGHTSHOOTERS #longexpoelite #steelwool_best #longexposure_shots #spingodz #Super_photolongexpo #steelwool_daily #Super_longexpo #night_shooterz #weownthenight_ig #spingodz Taken with Sony HX60
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Would have been rude not to ride today 👌👌#stardisc #matlockbath #honda #lexmoto #motorcycle
I love this places #stoneywood #stardisk #snowsonit'sway
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