Monthly Star

Student working to protect Brazil’s starry skies

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Vitor Barbato Honorato, the first DarkSky International delegate in Brazil, is studying tourism and conducting research on astrotourism and …

September 23, 2020

Megan Eaves: Writing under, about, and for the stars

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Megan Eaves, a travel writer and DarkSky advocate, shares her passion for dark skies and astrotourism, emphasizing the transformative …

August 18, 2020

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

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

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

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

Cindy Luongo Cassidy: A bright star in the dark sky world

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Cindy Luongo Cassidy, a prominent dark sky advocate, has dedicated 20 years to protecting the night sky. Her "Be …

January 22, 2020

DarkSky Advocate Rosalía Lugo opens teens’ eyes to light pollution in Chicago

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DarkSky Delegate Rosalía Lugo empowers working-class youth of color through the YOLO program at Adler Planetarium, educating them about …

December 16, 2019

Carpe noctem: Efforts to protect the dark in Serbia

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Dajana Bjelajac, a Ph.D. student at the University of Novi Sad in Serbia, is passionate about fighting light pollution …

November 27, 2019

From shielding to building codes: Leo Smith is a Star

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Leo Smith, Chair of DarkSky Connecticut Chapter, is working strategically to protect the night across the US by integrating …

August 22, 2019

The art of darkness: Music and the night sky

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Toronto-based musician Nancy Calderon, a DarkSky Delegate, uses music and art to educate audiences about light pollution and promote …

July 31, 2019