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It’s Dark Sky Week in Oregon: How to celebrate under some of the darkest skies in the U.S.
Oregon has gained a reputation as something of a dark sky paradise. While Oregonians have long known about the particularly ...
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What are you doing for International Dark Sky Week?
International Dark Sky Week is a worldwide celebration of the night. The Western Slope Dark Sky Coalition was formed in 2021 to help communities with Dark Sky initiatives and planning. The coalition ...
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A dark, dusty pillar stretches across re-released Hubble image
The photo of a 9.5-light-year-long cloud within the Eagle Nebula celebrates the space telescope’s upcoming 35th birthday.
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Governor Whitmer declares Dark Sky Week in Michigan to combat light pollution
Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed April 21-27 as Dark Sky Week in Michigan to promote stargazing and to educate about the negative effects of light pollution. International Dark Sky Week is an ...
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Astronomers find a rare ‘dark galaxy’ within our Local Group
The rotating disk galaxy, mostly made up of dark matter, was discovered within a larger cloud of fast-moving hydrogen gas.