Astrophotography

Appalachian gateway to dark skies

Astrophotography

To gaze upon the night sky is to touch a memory older than time itself—a memory carried not in …

May 21, 2026

More than just streaks: 5 truths from the astrophotographers documenting our crowded skies

Satellites

In 2025, DarkSky’s global astrophotography survey revealed rapidly increasing interference from satellite mega-constellations. This policy paper shares those findings …

December 8, 2025

DarkSky’s Principles for Responsible Astrophotography

Astrophotography

DarkSky International proudly announces the return of Capture the Dark, the premier nightscape and astrophotography contest.

May 1, 2025

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