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For International Dark Sky Week, learn about the health benefits of a night sky unobstructed by artificial light.
A new trail in this southern Arizona city plots the most visitor-friendly astronomy stops—and there are plenty to choose from, including world-class observatories and six Dark Sky parks.
Studies also show being outside in nature is good for us. Now, we’re learning that the dark, starry night sky could be the perfect combination of the two when it comes to our well being.
Few things in the world are more awe-inspiring than staring up at a dark, starry sky and now science says it could be good for your mental health, too. It all has to do with that sense of wonder ...
But, Christina Formella’s ex college baseball player spouse said he was totally in the dark about the boy, according to court documents. Formella, 30, of the Chicago suburb of Downers Grove ...
The Flying Sun 1000 is exactly what its name implies: a very powerful light source that flies. It is not as strong as the sun, but fitted with a powerful 3,333-watt light source—the equivalent ...
In supporting the proposed “dark sky” law, the City Council opted to go well beyond the ordinance proposed by staff, which would have only applied to new construction, major renovations and ...
Mars and Jupiter are set to shine during International Dark Sky Week in ... efforts to preserve its dark starry nights as a model for other cities to follow. “We are excited to show others what they ...
* Dark Sky Champions and Ambassadors programmes involving approximately 500 people * The Pale Blue Dot - a mobile planetarium with a focus on education on dark skies and their relevance to ...