A huge part of a New Zealand island will be free of light pollution for star-gazers. full story ![]()
The night sky above Northumberland National Park is so spectacular that local authorities are bidding for it to become the largest Dark Sky Reserve in Europe.
palmbeachpost.com (2 months and 18 days ago)

Death Valley National Park is being honored with a new superlative after being named a dark sky park, the largest in the world.
discovery.com (2 months and 29 days ago)
The Brecon Beacons are the fifth area in the world to be declared an international dark sky reserve. The status,...
thetimes.co.uk (3 months ago)

Brecon Beacons National Park has been granted rare status as one of only five ‘International Dark Sky Reserves’ on the planet - making it a likely magnet for stargazers.
dailymail.co.uk (3 months ago)
This week brings a rather obscure holiday to the world: International Dark Sky Week, which actually runs from Friday to Friday, or, for 2013, from April 5 through 11. The public awareness event is sponsored by the International Dark Sky...
examiner.com (1 month and 12 days ago)

The park already has some of the Britain's darkest skies ideal for stargazing, but the new status means the night-sky is protected by regulations to prevent light pollution.
dailymail.co.uk (3 months and 1 day ago)
BANDON — Voters in the Southern Oregon coastal city of Bandon have rejected a "dark sky" ordinance that would have required shields on new outdoor lights so that they shine downward.
mailtribune.com (2 months and 6 days ago)
Star gazing, nature walks and live animal presentations are planned during Palm Beach County’s Dark Sky Festival, set for 6 p.
palmbeachpost.com (2 months and 15 days ago)
Voters in the southern Oregon coastal city Bandon have rejected a "dark sky" ordinance that would have required new outdoor lighting to be shielded to shine downward.
gazettetimes.com (2 months and 8 days ago)
Voters in the southern Oregon coastal city Bandon have rejected a "dark sky" ordinance that would have required shields on new outdoor lights so that they shine downward.
gazettetimes.com (2 months and 8 days ago)
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