Tag: DarkSky Advocate

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.

September 24, 2021

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Nurul Syahirah Binti Nazarudin from Malaysia

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Nurul Syahirah Binti Nazarudin, a DarkSky advocate and educator in Malaysia, uses her art to raise awareness about the …

August 20, 2021

Georgia MacMillan: Wild Atlantic skies in Ireland’s County Mayo

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DarkSky Advocate Georgia MacMillan, development officer for Mayo Dark Sky Park in Ireland, encourages exploration of the night sky, …

May 24, 2021

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Debbie Moran from Texas, USA

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Texas-based DarkSky Advocate Debbie Moran emphasizes education for police and believes it is crucial to dispel misconceptions about lighting.

April 21, 2021

Q&A with DarkSky Advocate Michael Lewis from Virginia, USA

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DarkSky Delegate Michael Lewis of Virginia works on Urban Night Sky Place designations and highlights the importance of Black …

February 24, 2021

Meet Sujay Patil: Founder of the Meet Star Gazers app

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Sujay Patil, an amateur astronomer based in Paris, created the Meet Star Gazers app to simplify stargazing by providing …

January 21, 2021

Megan Eaves: Writing under, about, and for the stars

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Megan Eaves, a travel writer and DarkSky advocate, shares her passion for dark skies and astrotourism, emphasizing the transformative …

August 18, 2020

Osama Fathi: Engineer by day, astronomer by night

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Osama Fathi, a chemical engineer and amateur astronomer from Cairo, Egypt, works with DarkSky International to raise awareness about …

July 27, 2020

Cindy Luongo Cassidy: A bright star in the dark sky world

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Cindy Luongo Cassidy, a prominent dark sky advocate, has dedicated 20 years to protecting the night sky. Her "Be …

January 22, 2020

DarkSky Advocate Rosalía Lugo opens teens’ eyes to light pollution in Chicago

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DarkSky Delegate Rosalía Lugo empowers working-class youth of color through the YOLO program at Adler Planetarium, educating them about …

December 16, 2019

International Dark-Sky Association Announces 2019 Award Winners

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Each year, the International Dark-Sky Association recognizes and celebrates the incredible achievements of individuals and groups who are committed …

September 30, 2019

From shielding to building codes: Leo Smith is a Star

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

August 22, 2019