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marnie0
13 minutes ago3 min read
Global Perspectives: A Call for Protecting Our Night Skies
Cerro Paranal On February 4, 2025, the international astronomical community issued an urgent call for action—a plea that resonated across...
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marnie0
Jan 212 min read
Valuing Darkness: A Roundtable to Light the Way Forward
What Would You Say to a Decision-Makers? If you had the chance to speak directly to the people shaping the future of our night...
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marnie0
Dec 18, 20242 min read
Three Words About Light Pollution
As the world lights up brighter each night, the natural darkness we once took for granted is slipping away. Light pollution is often seen...
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marnie0
Nov 25, 20242 min read
Apply for a Grant!
Create a Dark Sky Place and Be Part of the Movement! Do you dream of preserving natural darkness and creating a legacy for future...
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Marnie Ogg
Sep 20, 20243 min read
Preserving Australia's Dark Sky Places
A dark sky is not something everyone has had the joy of experiencing. As urbanisation spreads and artificial lighting increases, natural...
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marnie0
Sep 5, 20241 min read
Pygmy Possums, Bogong Moths and Light at Night
A Mountain Pygmy-possum. Image: Tim Bawden Spring has sprung, and Moth Tracker is back again! Small but mighty Bogong Moths are beginning...
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marnie0
Aug 12, 20242 min read
Only 100 years ago the Milky Way was visible from central Paris. Here’s how we can get the night sky back
The Paris Observatory in the beginning of the eighteenth century. Charles Wolf For the more than 100,000 years humans have been on...
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info7450624
Aug 9, 20242 min read
Is Australia at risk of losing the Milky Way?
Replicate your night sky with these great interactive tools! Australia has the lowest proportion of land area affected by light pollution...
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info7450624
Aug 8, 20242 min read
Light, Night and National Science Week
So many ways to be involved! For National Science Week 2024, ABC is shining a light on the dark night sky and exploring how light...
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Marnie Ogg
Jul 25, 20243 min read
Melbourne’s bold move to curb light pollution
As urban landscapes grow increasingly illuminated, the adverse effects of light pollution have become a pressing concern for city...
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marnie0
Jun 5, 20242 min read
FIRST AUSTRALIAN DARK SKY COMMUNITY
Carrickalinga, Australia's Newest Star: A Dark Sky Success Story Nestled along the picturesque coastline of the Fleurieu Peninsula in...
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marnie0
May 28, 20241 min read
Australian Standard 1158 - open for comments
A draft standard is open for commenting on Standards Australia's public comments system.Standard: DR AS/NZS 1158.4:2024 Lighting for...
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Gideon Rafael
Apr 22, 20244 min read
ADSA April Newsletter
Dear readers, Greetings and welcome to the newsletter by the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance. We aim to illuminate the efforts, endeavors,...
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marnie0
Apr 5, 20241 min read
Dark Sky Week - Campaign
Join Our Campaign to Preserve Dark Skies Are you passionate about preserving the night environment? Eager for your council to embrace...
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marnie0
Apr 2, 20242 min read
International Dark Sky Week 2 - 8 April 2024
International Dark Sky Week is a global event aimed at raising awareness about light pollution, advocating for simple solutions to...
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marnie0
Mar 23, 20243 min read
The Optimal Colour for Outdoor Lighting at Night
Dear readers, We're sorry for the issue with the PDF on The Optimal Colour for Outdoor Lighting at Night. Here is the article in full....
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Gideon Rafael
Mar 22, 20243 min read
ADSA March 22 Newsletter
Dear readers, Greetings and welcome to the newsletter by the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance. We aim to illuminate the efforts, endeavors,...
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marnie0
Mar 18, 20241 min read
Dark Sky Festival - Trademark
Attention stargazers and dark sky enthusiasts! Recently we became aware of the announcement of the trademarking of the name "Dark Sky...
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Gideon Rafael
Mar 8, 20243 min read
ADSA March 8 Newsletter
Dear readers, Greetings and welcome to the newsletter by the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance. We aim to illuminate the efforts, endeavors,...
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Gideon Rafael
Dec 8, 20232 min read
STAR SAVERS December Newsletter
The Pleiades/Subaru/Seven Sisters star cluster resembles the shape of a Christmas tree! See if you can spot it in the summer sky....
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