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The same year, Natural Bridges National Monument in Utah became the first International Dark Sky Park. [5] The Gabriela Mistral Dark Sky Sanctuary in the Elqui Valley of Chile was designated as the world's first International Dark Sky Sanctuary in 2015. [6] A dark-sky preserve, or dark-sky reserve, should be sufficiently dark to promote astronomy.
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. The mission of DarkSky is "to preserve and protect the night time environment and our ...
The Kaikōura Dark Sky Sanctuary was accredited as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary by DarkSky International in September 2024. [3] Kaikōura is the third dark sky sanctuary to be accredited in New Zealand. The Kaikōura Dark Sky Sanctuary has a pristine night sky, providing particularly clear viewing of the Milky Way galaxy.
Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area International Dark Sky Sanctuary. Dr. T.K. Lawless Park in Cass County Park. Headlands Dark Sky Park in Emmet County Park. Keweenaw Dark Sky Park in ...
Oregon is home to one of the best places to see a dramatic night sky. Here's how to explore the area known as the "Oregon Outback."
Marvel at the stars where International Dark Sky Week began over 20 years ago – in the USA, thanks to founder and teenage activist Jennifer Barlow. This year, there’s a fitting grand finale ...
The Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust applied to DarkSky International for designation of an International Dark Sky Sanctuary in August 2024, [82] and the designation was announced on 11 September 2024. [83] The sanctuary covers an area of 2,039 km 2 (787 sq mi), [84] representing around 98% of the Kaikōura District, excluding the Kaikōura township. [85]
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