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StarDisc, bringing celestial energy to Derbyshire

StarDisc bringing celestial energy to Derbyshire. Brought to you by artist Aidan Shingler.

Experience the celestial energy of the StarDisc

Celestial energy is continually shifting and flowing across the sky, expanding and contracting before merging. Because of its distance from us, it is frequently thought to be one of the more difficult energies to reach and work with, yet anybody may use it with a little effort. But with StarDisc you can experience the celestial energy with friends, family and strangers.

Woman taking in the celestial energy from StarDisc in Derbyshire
Woman taking in the celestial energy from StarDisc in Derbyshire

Artist Aidan Shingler developed StarDisc, a 21st century stone circle; it brings celestial energy to those who visit.  It has a 12 metre span (40 ft). A star chart etched into black granite depicts the night sky in the northern hemisphere. The stars, their names, and a representation of the Milky Way are etched on the stone circle’s surface. A silver granite border surrounds the star chart, with 12 stone seats denoting the months of the year. StarDsic, which is fueled by our closest star, the Sun, is illuminated by dark sky sensitive illumination.
Pete Lawrence, the host of BBC’s The Sky at Night, launched StarDisc on September 10th, 2011. This artist-led effort took six years to complete from start to finish. The launch, which was backed by renowned amateur astronomer Sir Patrick Moore, drew over a thousand people. Close Encounters of the Third Kind, directed by Steven Spielberg, was screened beneath the stars during the event.

Thousands of people have visited StarDisc, which has hosted a variety of interesting events. Visitors have felt drawn to StarDisc partially because of its celestial energy. It is a highly regarded community asset, educational resource, and performance venue that inspires, entertains, and engages. StarDisc has a spectacular view of the Ecclesbourne Valley. It is free to visit and available to the public 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The Creator in his own words

In this short film, Aidan Shingler, the developer of StarDisc, recounts his remarkable visionary journeys and encourages you to interact with the infinite beyond.

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