Views on Dark Skies
An Interview with Bettymaya Foott; Stargazer and Trailblazer
A key lesson for city planners to learn is to become aware of this and choose fully sustainable products.
Orders of Magnitude: The Significance of Astronomy through Dr. Rachel Bezanson
The coolest thing about astronomy is its “ridiculous scales of sizes…that essentially force you to think outside the scope of anything that you can really comprehend.”
Light Pollution under the Lens: An Interview with Steven Miller
“If your eyes are adjusted to the bright light under the gas station, would you be able to see a creepy guy running towards you from the dark?”
Speaking Stars with Dr. Siska de Baerdemaeker: a unique perspective
After my enlightening conversation with Dr. Siska, it’s like a Pandora’s box has been opened in my mind with questions about the universe.
Snapshot of the Stars
Many people either do not have the ability or lack the desire to seek out opportunities to see the natural sky untarnished by light pollution.
An Unexpected Journey to Light Pollution Research
He feels that light pollution cannot be approached by one expert who feels they know everything.
Journey to the Dark Sky
Light pollution not only wastes energy, disrupts our sleep, and endangers ecosystems—it also takes away who we are.
A Sky Full of Stars, Meteors . . . and Light Pollution
I realized that some of the wonderful night sky experiences shared with me by Dr. Walker may not be available to future generations if society continues to unnecessarily light up the night sky.
Looking to the Stars: The Call for Dark Sky Parks
“No matter your opinion, we’re all made of star stuff. And when you’re looking at the stars, you’re really looking at your origins, at humanity’s origins.”
Dr. John’s Passion for Astronomy
“We need to go to places and show people the star fields and galaxies through telescopes. We have to inform people that we didn’t need a telescope 150 years ago to look at this.”
Look at the Stars as Love of the Sky
The sky loves us in such a special way that once we feel it, we never forget.
Dark Skies from the Other Side of the World
When he was seven years old, Mr. Sprigg was brought along on the first motorized crossing of the Simpson Desert, and he recounts “sleeping under the wonder and majesty of the celestial canopy.”
The Doorway into a Starry Life
I have never really been into astronomy but signing up for this class and being able to speak with someone who has a lot of experience in the field has really opened my eyes.
A Starry Life, an Interview with Amy Jackson
For Amy, Starry Sky Austin served as a vehicle to allow her to pursue her own passions of astronomy and education while also finding time for her family.