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Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Federico Pellegrino

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An environmental activist from Italy, Federico Pellegrino advocates for dark skies, educates about light pollution, and works to preserve …

Nalayini Brito-Davies

Nalayini Brito-Davies: Leading dark skies in New Zealand

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Nalayini Brito-Davies, a DarkSky Advocate and astronomer with a finance background, leads New Zealand’s journey to become a dark …

Monthly Star: You!

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DarkSky International highlights the work of advocates, delegates, and chapters from around the world, showcasing their efforts in protecting …

Sriram Murali

Q&A with DarkSky Delegate Sriram Murali from India

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Filmmaker Sriram Murali discusses his work in dark sky photography and films and their impact in raising awareness about …

Michelle Wooten

Q&A with DarkSky Delegate Michelle Wooten from Alabama, USA

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Dr. Michelle Wooten, an astronomy educator and president of DarkSky chapter Starry Skies South, discusses her work in protecting …

Marcelo de Olivera Souza: Brazil’s night-sky teacher

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Brazilian astrophysicist Marcelo de Olivera Souza promotes astronomy education and dark sky preservation, including creation of the Desengano International …

Q&A with DarkSky Delegate Dani Robertson from Wales

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Welsh DarkSky Advocate Dani Robertson highlights the impact of light pollution on Welsh stories and wildlife and shares her …

Alejandro Sánchez de Miguel

Alejandro Sánchez de Miguel: Light pollution researcher and space pirate

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Alejandro Sánchez de Miguel, a light-pollution researcher and DarkSky Advocate, discusses his journey from aspiring space pirate to astrophysicist, …

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Diane Turnshek from Pittsburgh, USA

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Pennsylvania advocate Diane Turnshek discusses preserving dark skies, DarkSky Pittsburgh's work, successful strategies, and challenges in passing ordinances.

DarkSky Advocate Abhishek Pawse

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Abhishek Pawse from Nagpur, India

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DarkSky Advocate Abhishek Pawse successfully persuaded his city in India to dim street lights, promoting dark sky conservation and …

Lyrid Meteor Shower

The Lyrids: The End of the Meteor Shower Drought

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Each year, the Lyrid Meteor Shower is active in mid-late April marking the return of meteor showers after a …

Great Conjunction 2020

Look Up: The Great Conjunction of 2020

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Look up! The Great Conjunction is a wonderful opportunity to see two object moving in the night sky relative …