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This page is to serve as a resource for information about preserving
the night sky. Please send articles, links, and any valuable information. Thanks.
Check out the Need-less site for a great light pollution simulator. Elightspot.com has a great information guide International Dark Sky Association "Of all the pollutions we face, light pollution is perhaps the most easily remedied." -Verlyn Klinkenborg, "Our Vanishing Night," National Geographic Magazine National Park Service Trust - USA From protecting and adding to park land to dark skies, this site has lots of information about new projects. Globe at Night - Get Out and Count! Can You See the Stars?
The classic GLOBE at Night program directs students, families, and the general public how to observe and record the number of stars visible in the constellation Orion, as seen from different locations. Observers report their results online by comparing their view of Orion with a set of template images on the program’s Web site, which shows the number of stars in the constellation for a range of visibilities from bright skies to very dark. The classic GLOBE at Night program directs students, families, and the general public how to observe and record the number of stars visible in the constellation Orion, as seen from different locations. Observers report their results online by comparing their view of Orion with a set of template images on the program’s Web site, which shows the number of stars in the constellation for a range of visibilities from bright skies to very dark. The Dark Sky Society supports educational and legislative efforts to eliminate light pollution. By eliminating light pollution, we can conserve energy, reduce glare, maintain our desirable community character, safeguard our wildlife in their natural environment, and restore our view of the starry night sky.
Over eight hundred thousand people seem to think so! Since inception of the Night Sky Network, member amateur astronomy
clubs from all over the United States have enthusiastically supported outreach. Find out what a sample of clubs are doing
across the country.
The World At Night (TWAN) is a new program
that will produce and present a collection of stunning photographs and time-lapse videos of the world’s most beautiful
and historic sites against the nighttime backdrop of stars, planets and celestial events.
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