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Remembering Dave Crawford, founder of DarkSky International

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The world recently lost a visionary in David L. Crawford, founder of DarkSky International (formerly the International Dark-Sky Association).

July 31, 2024

Eiweiler Star Village becomes the eighth International Dark Sky Place in Germany

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Nohfelden, Germany The Eiweiler district of the municipality of Nohfelden was certified today as an International Dark Sky Community …

July 29, 2024

Shield Ranch Barton Creek named the first Urban Night Sky Place in Texas

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AUSTIN, Texas, U.S. DarkSky International officially certified Shield Ranch Barton Creek as an Urban Night Sky Place (UNSP). Shield …

July 23, 2024

Coloring Pages for Summer Travel

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It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere and families are hitting the road on exciting long-distance adventures! We at DarkSky …

July 15, 2024

Illuminating the path to sustainable cities

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DarkSky’s collaboration with LUCI Association to combat light pollution.

July 9, 2024

Zen and the Stars with Mark Westmoquette

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Astronomer, Zen Buddhist, author, and mindfulness teacher Mark Westmoquette shares how connecting with the night aids in well-being. Tell …

July 8, 2024

10 Tips for a Stellar DarkSky Camping Experience

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Camping under a star-filled sky is a magical experience, especially for those of us in the DarkSky Community who …

July 3, 2024

First International Dark Sky Park certified in Norway

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Kirkenes, Norway Øvre Pasvik National Park has achieved a significant milestone as Norway’s inaugural International Dark Sky Place, marking …

July 3, 2024

Astrophotography 101: How to capture star trails

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Photographers love to capture star trails because the concentric circles and arcs add movement and energy to their images, …

June 27, 2024

Palm Beach Headland becomes Australia’s first Urban Night Sky Place

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Palm Beach Headland, Australia In an Australian first Palm Beach Headland, located in the Northern Beaches of Sydney, has …

June 25, 2024

Bruneau Dunes becomes Idaho’s third International Dark Sky Park

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Bruneau Dunes State Park, Owyhee County, Southern Idaho, USA Today, Bruneau Dunes State Park was certified as an International …

June 14, 2024

From the beach to the seafloor, light pollution interferes with marine life

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For World Oceans Day (June 8, 2024), we’d like to discuss the growing threat of light pollution to marine …

June 8, 2024