News

From shielding to building codes: Leo Smith is a Star

Monthly Star

Leo Smith, Chair of DarkSky Connecticut Chapter, is working strategically to protect the night across the US by integrating …

August 22, 2019

The Night Sky Has No Border

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We are delighted to announce that the 14th European Symposium for the Protection of the Night Sky, taking place …

August 15, 2019

The art of darkness: Music and the night sky

News

Toronto-based musician Nancy Calderon, a DarkSky Delegate, uses music and art to educate audiences about light pollution and promote …

July 31, 2019

Light Pollution and the Beginner Astronomer

Astronomy

Guest post by Peter Thompson, co-founder of Astronomy for Beginners Above your head every night, there is a light …

July 1, 2019

Register Now for the IDA 2019 Annual General Meeting & Conference!

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Shoot for the stars this November 8th & 9th in Tucson, Arizona for the 2019 Annual General Meeting and …

June 29, 2019

Estrellas Ancestrales: Guatemala’s heritage of dark skies

News

Sergio Emilio Montúfar Codoñer, a DarkSky Delegate in Guatemala, combines astronomy, astrophotography, and storytelling to educate about light pollution …

June 25, 2019

Response to SpaceX Starlink Low Earth Orbit Satellite Constellation

Light Pollution

Tucson, AZ – On May 23, 2019, the spacecraft company, SpaceX launched a group of sixty satellites into low …

May 29, 2019

Call for Content for 2019 AGM

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ABOUT THE 2019 AGM AND CONFERENCE The 2019 Annual General Meeting and Conference will showcase lessons and skills from …

May 28, 2019

Planning Your Next Trip to the Dark Side

Inspiration

When was the last time you saw a star-studded sky? Was it in your backyard last night or on …

May 23, 2019

Queensland Becomes a Leading Light with Dark Sky Sanctuary

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The stars are shining bright at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs in Winton with confirmation the museum has received …

May 23, 2019

IDA Announces Lighting Guidelines for Electronic Messaging Centers

Light Pollution

Today the International Dark-Sky Association released lighting guidelines for electronic messaging centers (EMCs). The guidelines, developed in line with…

May 16, 2019

Light Pollution Poses Threat to Migrating Birds

Light Pollution

Across the northern hemisphere, the sights and sounds of migrating birds are a sure sign of spring. As temperatures …

May 9, 2019