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Artist’s conception of an X-ray emitting black hole as predicted by Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking. Image from the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Caltech via Wikimedia Commons.

Without the Stars We Wouldn’t Have “Star Wars”!

Inspiration

The starry night sky and view of our vast universe has been inspiring men and women since the dawn …

December 20, 2015

Lessons from the retrofit revolution

Light Pollution

A recent news article draws attention to a new street lighting project just completed in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This …

December 17, 2015

A neighborhood on a lake with tall trees reflected in the water.

City’s LED Retrofit Shows Need For Careful Lighting Choices

LEDs

By Guest Author Jim Benya Davis, California, is a small city adjacent to a large university. The city has …

December 8, 2015

A satellite image of Berlin at night showing the difference between the lights of west and east Berlin.

Night Sky Data to the People!

Light Pollution

As streetlights the world over change from sodium lamps to LED, scientists wonder what this means for night skies. …

December 8, 2015

Snowdonia, Wales, Named International Dark Sky Reserve

Press release

ABERGYNOLWYN, WALES (4 December 2015) — Snowdonia National Park has been named an International Dark Sky Reserve by the …

December 7, 2015

Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)

Reserves

U.K.

Eyri National Park (Snowdonia) is the first UK National Park named in Wales, sprawling over more than 2,100 square …

December 3, 2015

Two hands reflected in black making a heart against a starry night sky.

5 Reasons We Are Thankful

Uncategorized

1. International Dark Sky Places. We now have more then 50 across the globe. Our Dark Sky Places are …

November 25, 2015

Travis Longcore, light pollution researcher and Karen Trevino, chief of the NPS Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division, speaking at the 2015 AGM Plenary Session.

IDA Annual Conference is a Great Success

Uncategorized

The 2015 AGM conference was a great success! The Embassy Suites in Phoenix was filled with people from all …

November 20, 2015

IDA Board President Jim Dougherty recognizes outgoing IDA Board Member Jim Benya for for his years of service to IDA.

IDA Welcomes New Board Members and Says Goodbye to Old Friends

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IDA is excited to welcome four new elected board members. Each new member brings unique perspectives, talents and backgrounds …

November 20, 2015

Flocks of birds flying over water while the sun is setting causing vibrant orange clouds

2015 AGM Conference Abstracts Are Available

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One Coin ~ Two Sides Impacts of Light Pollution to Fish and Wildlife Resources and the Mitigating Role of …

November 20, 2015

Bill Wren of the McDonald Observatory in Texas recieved the Hoag-Robison Award from IDA Board President.

IDA Honors Dark Sky Advocates

Uncategorized

Every year volunteers from around the globe show remarkable dedication and initiative in supporting the IDA mission. The IDA …

November 20, 2015

Horseshoe Bay, Texas, Named International Dark Sky Community

Press release

HORSESHOE BAY, Tex. (19 November 2015) – In recognition of its exemplary efforts to preserve its naturally dark nighttime …

November 19, 2015