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IDA to Help Host ALAN 2018

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The International Dark-Sky Association is excited to announce that we are partnering with the University of Utah to host …

October 12, 2016

5 Ways to Celebrate Dark Sky Week!

Light Pollution

1. During International Dark Sky Week, get together with friends and family and go outside at night. A lot …

October 12, 2016

Lauwersmeer National Park Becomes Second Dark Sky Park Named In The Netherlands

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The International Dark Sky Association (IDA) today certified Lauwersmeer National Park in Friesland and Groningen, Netherlands, as only the …

October 7, 2016

12 Stunning Dark Sky Places in the UK and Ireland

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Ireland and the United Kingdom are home to 12 IDA International Dark Sky Places. That’s a lot of protected …

September 21, 2016

5 Popular Myths About LED Streetlights

Light Pollution

The rapid changes in LED lighting technology have given rise to an LED retrofit revolution. Across the globe, municipalities …

September 8, 2016

Second Utah State Park Named IDA Dark Sky Park

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After a two-year application process, Goblin Valley State Park has been formally designated as an International Dark Sky Park. …

September 6, 2016

Eyes In The Sky: Exploring Global Light Pollution With Satellite Maps

Light Pollution

Billions of people around the world routinely experience light pollution in the form of skyglow, the ever-present “haze” of …

August 22, 2016

7 Pieces of Art Inspired by the Night Sky

Inspiration

Until recently, for all of human history, our ancestors experienced a sky brimming with stars – a night sky …

August 15, 2016

US National Monument Designated Dark Sky Park on its 100th Birthday

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IDA is proud to announce the destination of Capulin Volcano National Monument as a Gold-tier International Dark Sky Park …

August 9, 2016

5 Appalling Facts about Light Pollution

Light Pollution

Residents of L.A. haven’t been able to see the stars for a while. In fact some city dwellers don’t …

July 29, 2016

The Psychology of Dark Skies

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By Guest Writer Ada Blair I’ve been a regular visitor to the Isle of Sark since 2010 when a …

July 27, 2016

Really, really bad lighting

Outdoor Lighting

Good lighting is used only when needed, only where needed, in only the amount needed, and shielded so that …

July 26, 2016