Campaigners raised concerns last year that the UK’s first Dark Sky Park in Galloway could see its status at risk if the energy park went ahead.
The development is outside its designated area and buffer zone but there are fears that the turbines and aviation lights would be visible.
That application – for nine turbines, solar panels and battery storage – is currently with the Scottish government.
The council has until 29 May to submit its consultation response.
However, in the meantime, the application has come in for a meteorological mast on the site.
Tongland and Ringford Community Council has objected for a string of reasons – including its dark sky impact and potential harm to wildlife.
Other opponents have argued any decision should be deferred until after the main development has been approved or refused.
They said it could not be isolated from the energy park and that to approve the mast would set an “undesirable precedent” and undermine public confidence.
