Author: Lauren Scorzafava

Announcing the 2022 IDA Award Recipients

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We are very excited to announce the 2022 IDA award recipients! Each year, the International Dark-Sky Association recognizes and …

October 17, 2022

Lisa Heschong to present keynote at 2022 Under One Sky Conference

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We are pleased to announce that Lisa Heschong is a keynote speaker for the International Dark-Sky Association’s 2022 Under …

October 4, 2022

Nightscape #109 · September 2022

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We are delighted to bring you the digital version of the September 2022 Nightscape magazine, which includes: You can …

September 12, 2022

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

Retrofit Gone Right: Q&A with Tim Brothers

Outdoor Lighting

Get to know Vice President of IDA Massachusetts, Tim Brothers — an observatory manager who successfully advocated for and …

August 29, 2022

Light is Energy: Estimating the Impact of Light Pollution on Climate Change

DarkSky Updates

Globally we spend at least $50 billion in energy costs each year to produce light that escapes into space. …

August 2, 2022

Lights at the Border: Protecting Some of the Darkest Places in North America

DarkSky Updates

In the United States, few locations remain where the night is naturally dark. One of these is stretches of …

July 28, 2022

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate DeAnn Gregory from Kansas City, USA

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DeAnn Gregory, a DarkSky Advocate from Kansas City, discusses the impact of LED streetlights on wildlife and the success …

July 27, 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

International Dark-Sky Association Aims to Raise Awareness About Light Pollution by Hosting Third Annual Capture the Dark Photography Contest

Press release

The International Dark-Sky Association is pleased to announce that the third annual Capture the Dark Photography Contest is open …

June 23, 2022

Call for 2022 Award Nominations

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Do you know an advocate who deserves recognition for their work protecting the night? IDA is pleased to invite …

June 7, 2022

5 Reasons Why June is a Big Month for Dark Skies in Colorado

Guest Writer

June 2022 marks the combined success of several dark sky projects in Colorado, including the passage of three dark …

June 6, 2022