Author: Lauren Scorzafava

The 2021 Capture the Dark Winners and Honorable Mentions

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The results of the 2021 Capture the Dark Photography Contest are in!

August 10, 2021

Curecanti National Recreation Area Certified as an International Dark Sky Park

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GUNNISON, Colorado, USA – The National Park Service and the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) proudly announce Curecanti National Recreation …

August 5, 2021

Vision and Values Update: Toward a More Equitable Dark Sky Movement

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One year ago, IDA issued a statement centered on aspiring toward a more equitable dark sky movement. Like many …

July 21, 2021

Astrophotography Tips & Tricks

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We’ve round up some talented astrophotographers from around the world to share some of their astrophotography tips & tricks.

July 13, 2021

Michigan, USA Declares July 2021 “Dark Sky Awareness Month”

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The state of Michigan, USA adopted a resolution formally recognizing July 2021 as Dark Sky Awareness Month. This is …

July 1, 2021

SATCON2 Workshop to Take Place in Mid-July

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Interested in how to minimize the negative impacts of satellite constellations on astronomy and the night sky? Join SATCON2 …

June 29, 2021

Colorado, USA Declares June Dark Sky Month

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Jared Polis, the Governor of Colorado, USA, has signed a proclamation declaring the month of June 2021 as “Dark …

June 25, 2021

Pollinator Week 2021: Celebrating Nocturnal Pollinators

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For Pollinator Week 2021, we’d like to shed a proverbial light on the importance of nocturnal pollinators and how …

June 24, 2021

Capture the Dark 2021: Meet the Judges

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Meet the talented individuals from around the globe who will be judging the 2021 Capture the Dark Photography Contest!

June 22, 2021

Fight for the Stars

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Learn about how Emma Schmidt used her passion for dark sky advocacy to develop a light pollution curriculum for …

June 17, 2021

IDA Celebrates Endangered Species Day

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Light pollution has significant impacts on wildlife, including many endangered species. Celebrate Endangered Species Day by learning about some …

May 21, 2021

Fixture Seal of Approval Program Expands Global Presence

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Over the last few years IDA’s Fixture Seal of Approval Program has made significant progress including 12 companies around …

May 19, 2021