Dark Sky Chronicles
The goal of Dark Sky Chronicles is to promote the mission to protect and preserve the night sky by:
- Documenting its history
- Following current news of successes and setbacks
- Looking at the hopes, dreams and concrete plans for the future
- Providing information about light pollution and what each of us can do to reduce it
- Promoting dark sky tourism
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Featured Article
Southwest USA Dark Sky Destinations
While the mission to restore and protect the night skies go on, some of those seeking the darkest skies head out to explore the wonders of the Southwest USA through its amazing dark sky places. Here...
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Featured Blog Post
Light Pollution Highlighted in National Geographic
The November 2008 issue of National Geographic has an excellent article, written by Verlyn Klinkenborg, about light pollution and dark skies. It also features stirring photographs by...
Featured Resource
The International Dark-Sky Association
"The mission of the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is to preserve and protect the nighttime environment and our heritage of dark skies through quality outdoor lighting."--IDA Mission Statement
Latest News
El Paso, Texas, Downtown To Get New Light Fixtures
El Paso will receive $1.9 million in grants from the El Paso Electric Company to replace 800 light fixtures across Downtown. The new lights will meet standards set by the city's dark sky...
