Blown away by this night sky shown on a TV programme. It is seen in NZ from a place on the South Island that is a #DarkSky Sanctuary.

https://darksky.org/places/tahuna-glenorchy/

"Das Naturnachtgebiet Eisenwurzen in Oberösterreich, Niederösterreich und der Steiermark ist von der Organisation Dark Sky International als „Dark Sky Reserve“ zertifiziert worden. Ziel des Projekts ist, Lichtverschmutzung zu reduzieren und den natürlichen Nachthimmel zu bewahren."

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https://ooe.orf.at/stories/3346376/

#darksky #astro

Tourismus: Eisenwurzen nun „Dark Sky Reserve“

Das Naturnachtgebiet Eisenwurzen in Oberösterreich, Niederösterreich und der Steiermark ist von der Organisation Dark Sky International als „Dark Sky Reserve“ zertifiziert worden. Ziel des Projekts ist, Lichtverschmutzung zu reduzieren und den natürlichen Nachthimmel zu bewahren.

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DarkSky International opposes Reflect Orbital’s proposed orbital illumination system
https://darksky.org/news/organizational-statement-reflect-orbital/ #darksky #night #Nightsky #DarkSkyReserve #world #earth
DarkSky International opposes Reflect Orbital’s proposed orbital illumination system

DarkSky International recently released an organizational statement in response to Reflect Orbital’s proposal to use in-space mirrors to reflect sunlight to…

DarkSky International
https://wallpaper4.com №1386 - Dark Mountains with Red Moon Wallpaper
#wallpaper #wallpaper4k #landscape #calm #darksky
#Running in the pitch-black is a sensory-rich experience where the sound of the wind and the glow of the cosmos replace the distractions of the daytime
🤔 “Is nighttime #running a thing?”
#darksky runs—are a specialized form of adventure #running that prioritize celestial visibility and the preservation of the nocturnal environment … International #DarkSky Parks, where ‘Bortle 1’ skies, the darkest on earth, provide enough clarity for the Milky Way to cast a shadow” https://run.outsideonline.com/running/dark-sky-running-us/
Skip the Shrooms, Dark Sky Running is the Cosmic Journey You Need

Running in the pitch-black is a sensory-rich experience where the sound of the wind and the glow of the cosmos replace the distractions of the daytime, travel columnist Andy Cochrane explains.

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I both really loved this art installation and don't think it should be brought back. We don't take light pollution and its well documented harms to wildlife seriously enough. #DarkSky

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:niws4datih6dforyd7y22km4/post/3mgsmpc6kpd2e

Outback Queensland town of Winton, dinosaur capital of Australia, now with added Dark Sky Community certification!

Definitely on my list of places to visit. Having watched our stars slowly disappear, it’d be amazing to see the Milky Way through a truly dark sky.

#australia #queensland #winton #stargazing #astronomy #darksky

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-06/winton-queensland-becomes-international-dark-sky-community/106418350

'Extraordinarily dark' town swaps out light bulbs to gain dark sky certification

The town of Winton receives international recognition after going "above and beyond" to protect its night sky.

DarkSky International opposes Reflect Orbital’s proposed orbital illumination system

DarkSky International recently released an organizational statement in response to Reflect Orbital’s proposal to use in-space mirrors to reflect sunlight to…

DarkSky International

Gizmodo: Dark Sky’s Creators Are Back With a New Weather App. “The core idea behind the new Acme Weather app is that no weather forecast is 100% reliable. The new app doesn’t just present a single official forecast. Instead, it also displays alternate predictions, giving users a spectrum of possible outcomes.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/25/gizmodo-dark-skys-creators-are-back-with-a-new-weather-app/
Gizmodo: Dark Sky’s Creators Are Back With a New Weather App

Gizmodo: Dark Sky’s Creators Are Back With a New Weather App. “The core idea behind the new Acme Weather app is that no weather forecast is 100% reliable. The new app doesn’t just present a s…

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