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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

IDA’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The International Dark-Sky Association is concerned about the worldwide impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We mourn the suffering …

March 17, 2020

The Human Environment Includes Orbital Space

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By Ruskin Hartley, Executive Director Protecting the night from light pollution for all living things requires bold action. Today, …

March 10, 2020

Niue is World’s First Country to Become a Dark Sky Place

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Media Release The Pacific nation now provides protection for sky, sea, and land. The Pacific island of Niue is …

March 7, 2020

Light Pollution Research Shows Humans and Wildlife Can Coexist

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It is no secret that light pollution has an impact on wildlife. For billions of years, all life has …

March 3, 2020

City of Fredericksburg Receives International Dark Sky Community Designation

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For More Information Contact: Lea Feuge, Public Information Officer City of Fredericksburg (830) 997-7521 [email protected] Fredericksburg, TX – After …

February 24, 2020

Love the stars? Astronomers have a unique suggestion for Valentine’s Day

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PRESS RELEASE: February 11, 2020 from National Science Foundation OIR Lab Few sights are more romantic than a star-filled …

February 11, 2020

Women and Girls in the Dark Sky Movement

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February 11th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day to celebrate the incredible contributions …

February 10, 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

What Does Lettuce Have To Do With My Night Sky?

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by John C. Barentine, Ph.D. Director of Public Policy Residents of cities in towns in North America and Europe …

February 6, 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 Responds to Satellite Megaconstellations

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Mega constellations, also known as low earth-orbit (“LEO”) satellite constellations, are webs of networked satellites that orbit the Earth …

January 17, 2020