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Crime & Safety in a Dark Sky Community

Crime & Safety in a Dark Sky Community

  There is a myth that a brightly lit nighttime environment improves safety and security. However, studies have not found evidence that increased outdoor lighting deters crime or increases safety. A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY We all desire to keep ourselves and our...

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How Light Pollution Prevents Eyes from Adapting to the Dark

How Light Pollution Prevents Eyes from Adapting to the Dark

Guest post from Tony Pistilli, board member of Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association Why are Dark Skies Important? On the surface of this subject, it appears non-Dark Sky compliant lights scatter light into the sky and prevent us from “seeing” stars. This is partially...

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The Dog Days of Summer

The Dog Days of Summer

As the summer heat sizzles toward the end of July, you might hear someone refer to it as the “dog days of summer”. Most people think this phrase means that it is getting so hot outside that even the dogs feel miserable. In reality, this ancient term refers to an...

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