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 51 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 122 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 92 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 82 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 253 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 52 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 281 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 224 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 51 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 22 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 233 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 223 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 181 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 83 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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marnie0
Oct 23, 20232 min read
Are you aged 18 to 25 and looking to make a meaningful impact?
Do you have a passion for preserving the natural beauty of our night skies and combating light pollution? If so, the Australasian Dark...
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marnie0
Oct 4, 20232 min read
Blue Light and Aging: Why It's a Bigger Concern for Older Adults
Blue light has become a topic of concern for people of all ages in our digitally connected world, but it holds particular significance...
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marnie0
Sep 8, 20231 min read
STAR SAVERS NEWSLETTER- Spring Edition
Hello, Introducing the inaugural edition of STAR SAVERS, the newsletter by the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance. STAR SAVERS aims to shed...
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marnie0
Jul 18, 20232 min read
CELEBRATE - Darkness is spreading across Australia
SOUTH AUSTRALIA welcomes it's second dark sky place Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary, located in the northern Flinders Ranges, South...
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