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Mehmet Dursun: Illuminating Turkey’s Dark Skies

Monthly Star

Each month, DarkSky International features a DarkSky Advocate from the worldwide network of volunteers who are working to protect …

August 29, 2023

A warmly lit safari-style canvas tent sits beneath a clear, star-filled night sky, with the Milky Way stretching overhead. Surrounded by tall pine trees, the tent's large windows reveal a cozy interior, while soft pathway lighting illuminates the entrance without overpowering the dark nighttime landscape.

DarkSky Approved Lodgings & Resorts

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DarkSky Approved Lodging & Resorts provide overnight accommodations offering exceptional dark sky experiences through the use of DarkSky Compliant …

August 3, 2026

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 …

April 25, 2023

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 …

March 17, 2023

Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Becomes New Zealand’s Second International Dark Sky Reserve

Press release

SOUTH WAIRARAPA and CARTERTON DISTRICTS, New Zealand – The Districts of South Wairarapa and Carterton of New Zealand’s North …

January 19, 2023

Lost Trail NWR Named Montana’s Newest International Dark Sky Sanctuary

Press release

Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge joins Glacier National Park in dark-sky conservation efforts in Montana.

October 31, 2022

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area Named IDA’s 200th Certified Dark Sky Place

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Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area leads dark-sky conservation efforts in the iconic Sandhills region of Nebraska by becoming IDA’s …

September 12, 2022

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 …

August 23, 2022

Samyukta Manikumar: Dark nights from Kenya to Slovenia

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Slovenian astrotourism consultant Samyukta Manikumar shares her experiences in Kenya and Slovenia, promoting dark skies and designing tourism experiences …

June 22, 2022

Q&A with DarkSky Delegate Carol Redford from Western Australia

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DarkSky Delegate Carol Redford discusses her journey in the dark sky movement, the Astrotourism Towns project, Aboriginal astrotourism, and …

January 20, 2022

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Andrea Soffiatti from Italy

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DarkSky Advocate Andrea Soffiatti and her husband raise awareness about light pollution in Italy through outreach events, aperitivo gatherings, …

November 22, 2021

Alejandro Sommer: A dark sky mission in Argentina

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Alejandro Sommer, an advocate for dark skies in Misiones, Argentina, works to protect the province's night environment and indigenous …

July 28, 2021