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Vision and Values Update: Toward a More Equitable Dark Sky Movement

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One year ago, IDA issued a statement centered on aspiring toward a more equitable dark sky movement. Like many …

July 21, 2021

Astrophotography Tips & Tricks

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We’ve round up some talented astrophotographers from around the world to share some of their astrophotography tips & tricks.

July 13, 2021

Michigan, USA Declares July 2021 “Dark Sky Awareness Month”

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The state of Michigan, USA adopted a resolution formally recognizing July 2021 as Dark Sky Awareness Month. This is …

July 1, 2021

SATCON2 Workshop to Take Place in Mid-July

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Interested in how to minimize the negative impacts of satellite constellations on astronomy and the night sky? Join SATCON2 …

June 29, 2021

Colorado, USA Declares June Dark Sky Month

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Jared Polis, the Governor of Colorado, USA, has signed a proclamation declaring the month of June 2021 as “Dark …

June 25, 2021

Pollinator Week 2021: Celebrating Nocturnal Pollinators

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For Pollinator Week 2021, we’d like to shed a proverbial light on the importance of nocturnal pollinators and how …

June 24, 2021

Capture the Dark 2021: Meet the Judges

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Meet the talented individuals from around the globe who will be judging the 2021 Capture the Dark Photography Contest!

June 22, 2021

Enter IDA’s ‘Capture the Dark’ Photography Contest

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The International Dark-Sky Association presents the second annual Capture the Dark photography contest to help raise awareness about light …

June 21, 2021

Fight for the Stars

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Learn about how Emma Schmidt used her passion for dark sky advocacy to develop a light pollution curriculum for …

June 17, 2021

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Named World’s Newest International Dark Sky Park

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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument has become the thirteenth site in Colorado designated as an International Dark Sky Place.

June 9, 2021

Towns of Nucla and Naturita, Colorado, Jointly Designated an International Dark Sky Community

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The International Dark Sky Association today announced the designation of the Towns of Nucla and Naturita, Colorado, as an …

June 7, 2021

Zion National Park Accreditation Completes Dark Skies Designations in ‘Mighty Five’ Utah National Parks

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Zion National Park has received accreditation by the International Dark Sky Association, completing protections in all “Mighty Five” Utah …

June 3, 2021