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Queensland Becomes a Leading Light with Dark Sky Sanctuary

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The stars are shining bright at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs in Winton with confirmation the museum has received …

May 23, 2019

Dinosaur National Monument Designated as an International Dark Sky Park

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Dinosaur, Colorado and Jensen, Utah – Dinosaur National Monument and the International Dark-Sky Association are pleased to announce the …

April 22, 2019

Pitcairn Islands Announced International Dark Sky Sanctuary

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 4, 2019 — ADAMSTOWN, PITCAIRN — The remote Pitcairn Islands group has been named the …

April 15, 2019

Call for 2019 IDA Award Nominations

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Do you know a dark sky advocate who deserves recognition for their work defending the natural nighttime environment? The …

April 12, 2019

Remembering Thomas Posch

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April 11, 2019

Remembering Robert “Bob” L. Gent

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The dark sky community has lost a long-time friend and enthusiastic supporter of the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). Bob …

March 27, 2019

Young Advocates Set Their Eyes on Tackling Light Pollution

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Earlier this month, the International Dark-Sky Association was contacted by a group of students from Bioscience High School in …

February 22, 2019

International Dark Sky Week 2020

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February 19, 2019

Fulda, Germany Earns International Dark Sky Community Status, First in the Country

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The International Dark-Sky Association is pleased to announce the designation of Fulda, Germany as a Provisional International Dark Sky …

February 7, 2019

Devils River State Natural Area Designated as First International Dark Sky Sanctuary in Texas, Sixth in World

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DEL RIO— Devils River State Natural Area has been designated an International Dark Sky Sanctuary by the International Dark-Sky …

January 31, 2019

Tomintoul and Glenlivet – Cairngorms Designated First International Dark Sky Park In The Scottish Highlands

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The high quality of the night skies above Tomintoul and Glenlivet have received a prestigious award by becoming Scotland’s …

November 29, 2018

IDA Accepting Applications for Community-Friendly Sports Lighting Design Certification

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In recent years, IDA has witnessed a marked increase in the number of outdoor sports lighting complexes built in …

November 28, 2018