The International Dark-Sky Association’s has summarized more than 300 peer-reviewed studies on the effects of artificial light at night in an effort to help dark-sky advocates. The post What we know about Light Pollution – and What We Don’t appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Celebrate Dark Skies This Week, April 22–30
Are you interested in combating light pollution? International Dark Sky Week, which starts today, offers events in which you can learn how. The post Celebrate Dark Skies This Week, April 22–30 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreUnder One Sky: Let’s Address Light Pollution Together
Concerned about light pollution? Join a virtual conference this weekend that looks at ongoing global efforts to mitigate it. The post Under One Sky: Let's Address Light Pollution Together appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MorePittsburgh Goes Dark: Could This New Dark-Sky Ordinance Begin a Trend?
The city’s parks, facilities, and streetlights will all get dark-sky-friendly lighting, but is it too early for amateur astronomers to get excited? The post Pittsburgh Goes Dark: Could This New Dark-Sky Ordinance Begin a Trend? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreThe Pandemic and Light Pollution
Student Kathryn Huth set out to conduct astronomical experiments when she noticed that — amidst the pandemic — she could see more stars in the sky. The post The Pandemic and Light Pollution appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreDiscover the Night: International Dark Sky Week is Here!
Light pollution is insidious in today’s world. This International Dark Sky Week, become inspired to see what you can do to raise awareness. The post Discover the Night: International Dark Sky Week is Here! appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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