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Category: Education

Crime & Safety in a Dark Sky Community
Education

Crime & Safety in a Dark Sky Community

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Vicky Derksen

  There is a myth that a brightly lit nighttime environment improves safety and security. However,…

5 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Fix Light Pollution: Kelsey Johnson
Education

5 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Fix Light Pollution: Kelsey Johnson

Posted on December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 by Vicky Derksen

Ever gaze up at the starry night sky? This stunning view is at risk of disappearing…

How Light Pollution Prevents Eyes from Adapting to the Dark
Education

How Light Pollution Prevents Eyes from Adapting to the Dark

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Vicky Derksen

Guest post from Tony Pistilli, board member of Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association Why are Dark…

The Dog Days of Summer
Education

The Dog Days of Summer

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Vicky Derksen

As the summer heat sizzles toward the end of July, you might hear someone refer to…

Dark Sky: Busting some common myths
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Dark Sky: Busting some common myths

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Vicky Derksen

There are seven myths that regularly paint the wrong picture about our prestigious designation:

Lights Out For Super Sleep
Education

Lights Out For Super Sleep

Posted on October 18, 2018December 6, 2018 by Vicky Derksen

Learn about a few things you can do to limit your exposure to artificial light at night.

Wayfinding with the Night Sky
Education

Wayfinding with the Night Sky

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Vicky Derksen

There are many reasons why we should do what we can to protect our view of the stars. Read more:

Exterior Lighting for a Dark Sky
Education

Exterior Lighting for a Dark Sky

Posted on August 14, 2018October 18, 2018 by Vicky Derksen

As our cities grow larger and our lights get brighter, many urban and suburban areas are losing their view of the night sky.

Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory
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Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory

Posted on August 8, 2017August 8, 2017 by Clayton Corey

Clear and vivid views of Jupiter (and 4 of its moons) and an incredible site of Saturn with its rings were seen from the Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory

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