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Light Pollution Research Shows Humans and Wildlife Can Coexist

Light Pollution

It is no secret that light pollution has an impact on wildlife. For billions of years, all life has …

March 3, 2020

Love the stars? Astronomers have a unique suggestion for Valentine’s Day

Light Pollution

PRESS RELEASE: February 11, 2020 from National Science Foundation OIR Lab Few sights are more romantic than a star-filled …

February 11, 2020

Women and Girls in the Dark Sky Movement

Inspiration

February 11th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day to celebrate the incredible contributions …

February 10, 2020

Andrea Gutiérrez: The life-changing magic of dark skies

News

Inspired by her experience at the Mesoamerican Congress of Cultural Astronomy, physics student Andrea Gutiérrez became a DarkSky Delegate …

February 10, 2020

What Does Lettuce Have To Do With My Night Sky?

Light Pollution

by John C. Barentine, Ph.D. Director of Public Policy Residents of cities in towns in North America and Europe …

February 6, 2020

Cindy Luongo Cassidy: A bright star in the dark sky world

News

Cindy Luongo Cassidy, a prominent dark sky advocate, has dedicated 20 years to protecting the night sky. Her "Be …

January 22, 2020

DarkSky Responds to Satellite Megaconstellations

Press release

Mega constellations, also known as low earth-orbit (“LEO”) satellite constellations, are webs of networked satellites that orbit the Earth …

January 17, 2020

Dr. T.K. Lawless Park, Michigan, Designated International Dark Sky Park

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The Cass County Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce that Dr. T.K. Lawless County Park has been …

January 15, 2020

Why do “Mega-constellations” Matter to the Dark Sky Community?

Satellites

Mega constellations, also known as low earth-orbit (“LEO”) satellite constellations, are webs of networked satellites, which orbit the Earth …

December 27, 2019

A Constellation of the Ten Most Influential Dark Sky Publications of 2019

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The dark sky movement is gaining more attention every year. 2019 saw a record number of publications related to …

December 26, 2019

DarkSky Advocate Rosalía Lugo opens teens’ eyes to light pollution in Chicago

News

DarkSky Delegate Rosalía Lugo empowers working-class youth of color through the YOLO program at Adler Planetarium, educating them about …

December 16, 2019

Festival at U.K. International Dark Sky Reserve Stirs Emotional Family Moment

Inspiration

Every year International Dark Sky Places host thousands of events and celebrations to connect local communities to the night …

December 12, 2019