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Osama Fathi: Engineer by day, astronomer by night

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Osama Fathi, a chemical engineer and amateur astronomer from Cairo, Egypt, works with DarkSky International to raise awareness about …

July 27, 2020

Linda Kahananui opens the door to awareness

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Linda Kahananui, DarkSky Colorado Chapter Board Member, advocates for dark sky conservation, shares indigenous stories, promotes inclusivity, and encourages …

June 30, 2020

Toward an Equitable Dark Sky Movement

DarkSky Updates

The following statement was approved by the IDA Board of Directors on June 11, 2020. Black lives matter. The …

June 11, 2020

Save the Date – IDA 2020 *Virtual* Annual General Meeting & Conference

DarkSky Updates

The International Dark-Sky Association is pleased to invite you to the IDA 2020 Virtual Annual General Meeting & Conference …

May 21, 2020

Mike Shaw: Nightscape photographer brings light pollution into focus

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DarkSky Delegate Mike Shaw captures the beauty of the night sky in Minnesota through photography, promoting dark sky awareness …

May 19, 2020

It’s Earth Day! Is your home lighting nature, neighbor and night sky friendly?

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What better way to celebrate Earth Day (and Night!) than by making your home dark sky friendly?

April 22, 2020

Joining forces to protect the night from light pollution

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Co-authors: Ruskin Hartley, Executive Director, IDA Brian Liebel, Director of Standards and Research, IES We are delighted to announce …

April 17, 2020

April’s International Dark Sky Week Urges Homebound Families to “Look Up Together”

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Press Release April 7, 2020 Contact Amanda Gormley Senior Director of Outreach International Dark-Sky Association [email protected] (240) 920-8466 During…

April 9, 2020

Research and dark sky advocacy are a perfect match for scientist Brett Seymoure

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Postdoctoral researcher Brett Seymoure highlights the impact of light pollution on species, including insects, and advocates for lighting changes …

March 24, 2020

IDA’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

DarkSky Updates

The International Dark-Sky Association is concerned about the worldwide impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We mourn the suffering …

March 17, 2020

Niue is World’s First Country to Become a Dark Sky Place

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Media Release The Pacific nation now provides protection for sky, sea, and land. The Pacific island of Niue is …

March 7, 2020

Andrea Gutiérrez: The life-changing magic of dark skies

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Inspired by her experience at the Mesoamerican Congress of Cultural Astronomy, physics student Andrea Gutiérrez became a DarkSky Delegate …

February 10, 2020