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A dark-sky preserve status enables high-quality astronomical observation in Paranal Observatory. [1] A dark-sky preserve (DSP) is an area, usually surrounding a park or observatory, that restricts or reduces light pollution or maintains and protects naturally dark night skies. Different terms have been used to describe these areas as national ...
DarkSky International, formerly the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), [1] is a United States–based non-profit organization incorporated in 1988 by founders David Crawford, a professional astronomer, and Tim Hunter, a physician and amateur astronomer.
Dark Sky Observatory: 1981 Phillips Gap, Wilkes County, North Carolina, US Dark Matter Particle Explorer (DAMPE) 2015 500 km LEO: Darling's Observatory (defunct) 1917 Duluth, Minnesota, US Dearborn Observatory: 1889 Evanston, Illinois, US Detroit Observatory: 1854 Ann Arbor, Michigan, US David Dunlap Observatory: 1935 Richmond Hill, Ontario ...
Losing the dark. Light pollution, the term for the brightening of the night sky by unnatural lights, is increasing worldwide. On average, skies are getting 10% brighter each year globally, with ...
Here are some of the best places to see dark skies full of stars in or near Ohio.
The best way to see the Milky Way is from one of Michigan's dark sky parks, situated away from major sources of light pollution. Keep in mind that as state parks, some dark sky parks may require a ...
The Bortle dark-sky scale (usually referred to as simply the Bortle scale) is a nine-level numeric scale that measures the night sky's brightness of a particular location. It quantifies the astronomical observability of celestial objects and the interference caused by light pollution .
The dark-sky movement is a campaign to reduce light pollution.The advantages of reducing light pollution include an increased number of stars visible at night, reducing the effects of electric lighting on the environment, improving the well-being, [1] health [2] and safety [3] of people and wildlife, [4] and cutting down on energy usage.