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The International Dark-Sky Association works to protect the night skies for present and future generations.

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Jelsa, Croatia is the First International Dark Sky Community in Southern Europe

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JELSA, Hvar, Croatia – The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) has now designated the Municipality of Jelsa on the island Hvar as the first International Dark Sky Community (IDSC) in both Croatia and Southern Europe. With […] Read more

Register Now for the Responsible Outdoor Lighting at Night Conference (ROLAN 2022)

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The International Dark-Sky Association is pleased to announce that we are a founding partner of the Responsible Outdoor Lighting at Night Conference (ROLAN 2022). ROLAN 2022 is a two‐day online conference taking place May 12-13, […] Read more

Q&A with IDA Delegate Dani Robertson from Wales

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Each month the International Dark-Sky Association features an IDA Advocate from the worldwide network of volunteers who are working to protect the night in a feature called ‘Monthly Star.’ This month we’re highlighting the work […] Read more

Who Owns the Night Sky?

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The following originally appeared as an article in Nightscape #106 (December 2021) written by Megan Eaves.  To enjoy new issues of Nightscape all the time, become a member. In March 2020, as the world descended […] Read more

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