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Camping Responsibly to Preserve Nature’s Beauty

Inspiration

Imagine listening to the gentle rustle of leaves, breathing in crisp mountain air, and gazing at star-filled skies untouched …

August 21, 2024

Coloring Pages for Summer Travel

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It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere and families are hitting the road on exciting long-distance adventures! We at DarkSky …

July 15, 2024

Zen and the Stars with Mark Westmoquette

About

Astronomer, Zen Buddhist, author, and mindfulness teacher Mark Westmoquette shares how connecting with the night aids in well-being. Tell …

July 8, 2024

Astrophotography 101: How to capture star trails

Astronomy

Photographers love to capture star trails because the concentric circles and arcs add movement and energy to their images, …

June 27, 2024

A dark sky photography exhibition lands at the Shanghai Astronomy Museum

News

The starry night sky has always been an integral part of our natural heritage and a point of curiosity …

February 6, 2024

A stellar year for DarkSky: 2023 achievements at a glance

Uncategorized

2023 was a successful year for DarkSky International. While light pollution grows at an alarming rate, nearly 10% each …

December 7, 2023

2023 Capture the Dark winners

Inspiration

Photos can say a million words. In terms of light pollution, they can speak on how dark skies can …

August 14, 2023

In Search of the Stars: An Artistic Collaboration Between Two Dark Sky Advocates

Guest Writer

The following is a guest post by IDA Advocates Sriram Murali and Nurul Syahirah Binti Nazarudin about their artistic …

February 4, 2022

Enter IDA’s ‘Capture the Dark’ Photography Contest

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The International Dark-Sky Association presents the second annual Capture the Dark photography contest to help raise awareness about light …

June 21, 2021

Dark Sky Advocacy During a Pandemic: Lessons Learned

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The pandemic added a new layer of challenges to dark sky advocacy but the lessons we have learned will …

February 10, 2021

Winning Submissions for Capture the Dark Photography Contest

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Nighttime photography plays an important role in the dark sky movement. A photograph of a naturally starry sky connects …

June 26, 2020

Meet the Judges – IDA ‘Capture the Dark’ Photo Contest

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In celebration of the night, the International Dark-Sky Association is hosting a ‘Capture the Dark’ Dark Sky Photography Contest …

May 11, 2020