Photo of Milky Way over Great Sand Dunes: NPS/Patrick Myers Article published on kvnf.org
The International Dark Sky Association was founded in 1988 with the intention to protect the night skies for present and future generations.
KVNF's Kori Stanton speaks with the Bob Grossman and Creighton Wood from Norwood, Val Szwarc from Ridgway and Aaron Watson from Dark Skies Paonia about their experiences applying for Dark Sky designation. KVNF also speaks with Virgina Harman, Chief Operating Officer of DMEA, Bryan Cashion, President of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society, Nancy McGuire, President of the Western Colorado Astronomy Club, Terry Hancock, Director of the Grand Mesa Observatory and Grand Junction resident Sonja Kendle.
"IDA is the recognized authority on light pollution and is the leading organization of combating light pollution worldwide." - darksky.org.
Listen to interview (33min) at: https://www.kvnf.org/post/local-motion-dark-skies#stream/0
The International Dark Sky Association was founded in 1988 with the intention to protect the night skies for present and future generations.
KVNF's Kori Stanton speaks with the Bob Grossman and Creighton Wood from Norwood, Val Szwarc from Ridgway and Aaron Watson from Dark Skies Paonia about their experiences applying for Dark Sky designation. KVNF also speaks with Virgina Harman, Chief Operating Officer of DMEA, Bryan Cashion, President of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society, Nancy McGuire, President of the Western Colorado Astronomy Club, Terry Hancock, Director of the Grand Mesa Observatory and Grand Junction resident Sonja Kendle.
"IDA is the recognized authority on light pollution and is the leading organization of combating light pollution worldwide." - darksky.org.
Listen to interview (33min) at: https://www.kvnf.org/post/local-motion-dark-skies#stream/0
Stay tuned --for more info on the local efforts for Dark Sky preservation with Crestone, Creede, Cuchara, Lake City, La Veta, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Westcliffe, and Silver Cliff.
Colorado Stargazing - "A Dark Sky Experience"
Colorado Stargazing - "A Dark Sky Experience"
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