Astrophotography

Camping Responsibly to Preserve Nature’s Beauty

Inspiration

Imagine listening to the gentle rustle of leaves, breathing in crisp mountain air, and gazing at star-filled skies untouched …

August 21, 2024

10 Tips for a Stellar DarkSky Camping Experience

About

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

July 3, 2024

Astrophotography 101: How to capture star trails

Astronomy

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

June 27, 2024

A dark sky photography exhibition lands at the Shanghai Astronomy Museum

News

The starry night sky has always been an integral part of our natural heritage and a point of curiosity …

February 6, 2024

Guatemala: A model for astrotourism around the world

News

My journey to experience the night sky in Guatemala. This past December I traveled to Guatemala to learn about …

January 30, 2024

2023 Capture the Dark winners

Inspiration

Photos can say a million words. In terms of light pollution, they can speak on how dark skies can …

August 14, 2023

Capture the Dark 2023: Meet the Judges

Astrophotography

In celebration of the impact that photography has had on the dark sky movement, the International Dark-Sky Association is …

April 27, 2023

The 2022 Capture the Dark winners and honorable mentions

Astrophotography

Photography is one of the most powerful tools in dark sky advocacy. A photograph has the power to spark …

August 31, 2022

Dark skies over Kharkiv, Ukraine

Astrophotography

Ukrainian photographer Pavlo Pakhomenko photographed the night sky above his hometown, Kharkiv, Ukraine, under blackout conditions brought by the …

August 30, 2022

Capture the Dark 2022: Meet the Judges

Astrophotography

Meet the talented judges of the International Dark-Sky Association’s 2022 Capture the Dark Photography Contest.

June 28, 2022