These isolated forests in Maine are ‘dark skies sanctuaries:’ See where
The Appalachian Mountain Club’s Maine Woods Initiative is a 404 square kilometer area of land in the 100-Mile Wilderness. It ...
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13 Darkest Skies in the U.S. for Stargazing
Even if you don't see the rainbow of colors lighting up the night ... first International Dark Sky Sanctuary in North America, as well as the first located on National Forest System lands.
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Dark skies above world's best astronomy sites could be ruined by new energy project
A green energy plant expected to be built in Chile could increase night-time sky brightness at one of the world's most ...
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Dark skies across America are rapidly disappearing. Nevada is fighting to maintain theirs
Woosley, the owner of the Stargazer Inn in Baker & Great Basin National Park, Nevada, is one of the state's dark sky lovers working ... rural land in the dark of night — and even selling license ...
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Dark Sky Discovery Center in Fountain Hills heading toward opening
International Dark Sky Discovery Center officials in Fountain Hills have announced a total of $21 million in donations to the ...
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Embracing Darkness on the Isle of Rum
On Rum, Europe’s newest dark-sky sanctuary, the island’s 40 residents have learned to embrace darkness. A night sky above a copse of trees on Guirdil Bay on the Isle of Rum in Scotland.Credit ...
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Light Pollution by Andrew Fraknoi
Fortunately, there are solutions that save money and preserve the dark night sky. The most important step is to shield outdoor lighting so it is cast downward. Other measures include putting ...