WebArizona Illustrated, a local PBS award winning program on Arizona events and sights of interest, did a segment on our Chiricahua Astronomy Complex (CAC) that aired January 22, 2024. It was recorded at our semi-annual Evening Under the Stars on October 29, 2024. The YouTube link to the segment is: Jim Knoll Uncategorized Web2 days ago · International Dark Sky Week (IDSW) is a celebration that occurs once a year with the goal to raise awareness around the harms and realities of light pollution and promote the preservation of dark skies whenever and wherever possible. This year, in 2024, IDSW takes place from Saturday, April 15th to Saturday, April 22nd.
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WebAug 22, 2013 · According to the Tucson-based International Dark-Sky Association, excess nighttime lighting doesn’t just waste energy. It can disorient migrating birds and sea turtle hatchlings, disrupt frog... http://tucsonastronomy.org/astronomy/clear-dark-skies/ graphs on vicco and bebecom
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WebApr 22, 2015 · The International Dark Sky Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Tucson, Arizona, advocates for the protection of the nighttime environment and dark night skies by educating policymakers and the public about night sky conservation and promoting environmentally responsible outdoor lighting. WebFeb 19, 2024 · Only the observation of planets and double stars is unaffected. Low light pollution conditions, or dark skies, is one of the most important properties of a good astronmical observing site. Credit This map is a mirror of the Light Pollution Atlas 2024 by "+sbm.authors_name+". (Used with permission.) WebClear Dark Skies. Based on a numerical weather model, Clear Sky Charts are perhaps the most accurate and the most usable forecasters of astronomical observing conditions for over 1900 observatories and observing sites in North America. ... Tucson. TIMPA. Chiricahua Astronomy Complex. Hubble Images of the Week. Planets of the Month – See ... graphs on vicco on usage