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March 24, 2026

More than just streaks: 5 truths from the astrophotographers documenting our crowded skies

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In 2025, DarkSky’s global astrophotography survey revealed rapidly increasing interference from satellite mega-constellations. This policy paper shares those findings …

December 8, 2025

DarkSky’s Principles for Responsible Astrophotography

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DarkSky International proudly announces the return of Capture the Dark, the premier nightscape and astrophotography contest.

May 1, 2025

Camping Responsibly to Preserve Nature’s Beauty

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Imagine listening to the gentle rustle of leaves, breathing in crisp mountain air, and gazing at star-filled skies untouched …

August 21, 2024

10 Tips for a Stellar DarkSky Camping Experience

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Camping under a star-filled sky is a magical experience, especially for those of us in the DarkSky Community who …

July 3, 2024

Astrophotography 101: How to capture star trails

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Photographers love to capture star trails because the concentric circles and arcs add movement and energy to their images, …

June 27, 2024

A dark sky photography exhibition lands at the Shanghai Astronomy Museum

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The starry night sky has always been an integral part of our natural heritage and a point of curiosity …

February 6, 2024

Guatemala: A model for astrotourism around the world

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My journey to experience the night sky in Guatemala. This past December I traveled to Guatemala to learn about …

January 30, 2024

2023 Capture the Dark winners

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Photos can say a million words. In terms of light pollution, they can speak on how dark skies can …

August 14, 2023

Capture the Dark 2023: Meet the Judges

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In celebration of the impact that photography has had on the dark sky movement, the International Dark-Sky Association is …

April 27, 2023

The 2022 Capture the Dark winners and honorable mentions

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Photography is one of the most powerful tools in dark sky advocacy. A photograph has the power to spark …

August 31, 2022

Dark skies over Kharkiv, Ukraine

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Ukrainian photographer Pavlo Pakhomenko photographed the night sky above his hometown, Kharkiv, Ukraine, under blackout conditions brought by the …

August 30, 2022