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Chilean Astronomical Site Becomes World’s First International Dark Sky Sanctuary

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HONOLULU, Hawai’i (9 August 2015) – A sanctuary is a place that invites deep contemplation in a safe and …

August 9, 2015

Elan Valley Estate, Wales, Becomes First Privately-Owned International Dark Sky Park

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Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s Elan Valley Estate in Powys, Wales has achieved International Dark Sky Park status and become …

July 21, 2015

De Boschplaat Named First IDA International Dark Sky Park In Netherlands

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The countries of Western Europe are among the most light polluted in the world. The Netherlands leads these countries …

June 26, 2015

Tennessee State Park Designated Silver-Tier International Dark Sky Park

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First state park in Tennessee to obtain this national designation TUCSON, Ariz. & NASHVILLE, Tenn. (2 May 2015) – …

May 2, 2015

IDA Receives National Environmental Award

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The International Dark Sky Places Program is Recognized for its Innovative Efforts TUCSON, Ariz. (30 April 2015) –The International …

April 30, 2015

World’s First ‘Dark Sky Nation’

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TUCSON, Ariz., and FREDONIA, Ariz. (22 April 2015) – Efforts to preserve dark night skies for the benefit of …

April 22, 2015

Capitol Reef National Park Gains International Dark Sky Park Status

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TUCSON, Ariz., 16 April 2015 – Few places in the continental United States experience nights as dark as those …

April 16, 2015

IDA Welcomes Weber County North Fork Park as the Newest International Dark Sky Park

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TUCSON, Ariz., 13 April 2015 – Utah is known as a place of contrasts, from the rustic landscapes of …

April 13, 2015

Two Colorado Towns Come Together as Colorado’s First International Dark Sky Community

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TUCSON, Ariz., and WESTCLIFFE / SILVER CLIFF, Colo. (9 March 2015) The bordering towns of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff …

March 9, 2015

IDA Welcomes Seasoned Nonprofit Leader J. Scott Feierabend as New Executive Director

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Tucson, AZ 13 January 2015 – The International Dark Sky Association, a leader in night sky preservation, is excited …

January 13, 2015

IDA Issues New Standards on Blue Light at Night

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New rules strengthen IDA’s Fixture Seal of Approval program. TUCSON, AZ 01 December 2014 — The International Dark-Sky Association …

December 1, 2014

Arizona’s Oracle State Park Named World’s Twentieth International Dark Sky Park

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TUCSON, Ariz., and ORACLE, Ariz. 12 November 2014 — Nestled between the bright cities of Phoenix and Tucson, Oracle …

November 12, 2014