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Dark Sky Stations, Stratospheric Satellites, and Ultra Low Orbit Infrastructure
Many don't realize that most of our satellites and space stations aren't intended to be far from Earth, but rather, as close as we can get them and still maintain a stable orbit. How much lower can we ...
Chile's celestial crisis: Can dark skies survive development?
Chile's pristine, dark desert skies, world-renowned for astronomy, are at risk of being outshined by urban and industrial ...
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Summit communities are moving forward with DarkSky initiatives. Here’s what it means for residents, businesses and the environment.
Elected officials in Breckenridge and Frisco are answering a call from a group of passionate locals who have been pushing for ...
The Universe Is Expanding Faster Than Expected and This Telescope Will Find Out Why
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is set to revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos by detecting millions of exploding stars — Type Ia supernovae — over the next decade. These brilliant explosions ...
Light pollution is getting worse, but there is a movement to make our skies dark again
Light pollution is increasing globally, and having a negative impact on wildlife and humans. But the solutions are ...
Big Sky, brighter stars: Why Montana is 2025's ultimate stargazing destination
With a nickname like Big Sky country, it's no surprise Montana is the ultimate destination for this year's celestial events, ...
The moon will cover the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades this week. Here's how to see it
On the night of Feb. 5, a waxing gibbous moon will once again cover up the "Seven Sisters" of the famous Pleiades star ...
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How the Rubin Observatory will help us understand dark matter and dark energy
Featuring the world’s largest digital camera, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory will capture these mysterious phenomena in more ...
New Zealand’s Tāhuna Glenorchy Achieves Dark Sky Sanctuary Status
New Zealand’s Tahuna Glenorchy has been officially certified a Dark Sky Sanctuary, marking it as the fifth International Dark ...
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"I just love capturing the magic of the night sky," reveals astrophotographer Josh Dury
UK astrophotographer Josh Dury on night-sky success, his passion for documenting natural skies, a brand-new book and an ...
Discover Flagstaff, the world’s first international dark-sky city
The city of Flagstaff has taken big steps to preserve the clarity of its night sky. Find out the best ways to experience the ...
Complete 7-planet alignment coming late February 2025 | Where to look and when
Mercury joins the night sky to complete a 7-planet alignment just after sunset for the end of February. Saturn leaves our ...