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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

Light Pollution and the Beginner Astronomer

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Guest post by Peter Thompson, co-founder of Astronomy for Beginners Above your head every night, there is a light …

July 1, 2019

Register Now for the IDA 2019 Annual General Meeting & Conference!

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Shoot for the stars this November 8th & 9th in Tucson, Arizona for the 2019 Annual General Meeting and …

June 29, 2019

Estrellas Ancestrales: Guatemala’s heritage of dark skies

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Sergio Emilio Montúfar Codoñer, a DarkSky Delegate in Guatemala, combines astronomy, astrophotography, and storytelling to educate about light pollution …

June 25, 2019

Response to SpaceX Starlink Low Earth Orbit Satellite Constellation

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Tucson, AZ – On May 23, 2019, the spacecraft company, SpaceX launched a group of sixty satellites into low …

May 29, 2019

Call for Content for 2019 AGM

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ABOUT THE 2019 AGM AND CONFERENCE The 2019 Annual General Meeting and Conference will showcase lessons and skills from …

May 28, 2019

Planning Your Next Trip to the Dark Side

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When was the last time you saw a star-studded sky? Was it in your backyard last night or on …

May 23, 2019

Queensland Becomes a Leading Light with Dark Sky Sanctuary

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The stars are shining bright at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs in Winton with confirmation the museum has received …

May 23, 2019

IDA Announces Lighting Guidelines for Electronic Messaging Centers

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Today the International Dark-Sky Association released lighting guidelines for electronic messaging centers (EMCs). The guidelines, developed in line with…

May 16, 2019

Light Pollution Poses Threat to Migrating Birds

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Across the northern hemisphere, the sights and sounds of migrating birds are a sure sign of spring. As temperatures …

May 9, 2019

Dinosaur National Monument Designated as an International Dark Sky Park

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Dinosaur, Colorado and Jensen, Utah – Dinosaur National Monument and the International Dark-Sky Association are pleased to announce the …

April 22, 2019

Protect Our Species from Light Pollution this Earth Day

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Established in 1970, Earth Day has brought attention to the many issues impacting the environment for decades. The Earth …

April 22, 2019