Astronomy and night skies

Earth Night | International Dark Sky Week Inspiration

Inspiration

Andy Kreyche of the IDA Santa Cruz Chapter believes that the night sky should be of interest to everyone. …

April 9, 2018

Restless Idealism and the Night Sky

Light Pollution

Holiday River Expeditions—a rafting and biking tour outfit in Utah—in partnership with Clark Planetarium, has been digging deeper into …

March 19, 2018

2021 Globe at Night

Astronomy

An important part of solving the problem of light pollution is to have a thorough understanding of its magnitude. …

February 14, 2018

New Zealand Night Sky Enthusiasts Protect the Dark

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Martinborough, New Zealand, is highly regarded internationally for producing fine wines, olive oil and food within a rural environment …

February 9, 2018

The Night Sky and You: Perseid Meteor Shower & Total/Partial Solar Eclipse

Astronomy

By: Dawn Davies, Public Advocacy Volunteer IDA Public Advocacy Volunteer and amateur astronomer, Dawn Davies, shares the hidden wonders …

August 10, 2017

What Happens When we Flip the Switch?

Inspiration

You’ve discovered something that—without your help—much of the world may never come to know: the vast universe that exists …

August 7, 2017

“All Living Things on Earth Need and Deserve a Night Sky”

Light Pollution

Growing up on Norfolk Island in the South Pacific exposed me to one of the darkest and least light …

July 21, 2017

Like moths to a flame: National Moth Week, and how you can help our nighttime wildlife

Wildlife

Next week, as night falls, people across the USA and around the world will be found huddled in groups, …

July 17, 2017

NPR’s WGCU Brings Florida Listeners to Big Cypress National Preserve Dark Sky Park

Inspiration

Jessica Meszaros, the host of All Things Considered for WGCU News in Southwest Florida, takes listeners to a star …

July 14, 2017

The Night Sky and You

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By: Dawn Davies, Public Advocacy Volunteer IDA Public Advocacy Volunteer and amateur astronomer, Dawn Davies, shares the hidden wonders …

May 30, 2017

The Night Sky and You

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By: Dawn Davies, Public Advocacy Volunteer IDA Public Advocacy Volunteer and amateur astronomer, Dawn Davies, shares the hidden wonders …

May 9, 2017

International Dark Sky Week: 5 Ways to Support Dark Skies Right Now

Light Pollution

The nighttime environment is a crucial natural resource for all life on Earth, but the glow of uncontrolled outdoor …

April 27, 2017