Dark Skies are a Universal Resource: IYA Programs on Dark Skies Awareness

Details Dark Skies are a Universal Resource: IYA Programs on Dark Skies Awareness Dark Skies are a Universal Resource: IYA Programs on Dark Skies Awareness

May 2008

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2008aas...212.8201w&link_type=abstract

American Astronomical Society, AAS Meeting #212, #82.01; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 40, p.264

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

Scientific paper

The loss of a dark night sky as a natural resource is a growing concern. It impacts not only astronomical research, but also health, ecology, safety, economics and energy conservation. Because of its relevance, "Dark Skies” is a theme of the US Node for the International Year of Astronomy (IYA). Its goal is to raise public awareness of the impact of artificial lighting on local environments by getting people involved in a variety of dark skies-related programs. To reach this goal, the ASP session will immerse participants in hands-on, minds-on activities, events and resources on dark skies awareness. These include a planetarium show on DVD, podcasting, social networking, a digital photography contest, The Great Switch Out, Earth Hour, National Dark Skies Week, a traveling exhibit, a 6-minute video tutorial, Dark Skies Teaching Sites, Astronomy Nights in the (National) Parks, Sidewalk Astronomy Nights, and unaided-eye and digital-meter star counting programs like GLOBE at Night.
The ASP "Dark Skies” session is offered to provide IYA dark skies-related programs to a variety of attendees. Participants include professional or amateur astronomers, education and public outreach professionals, science center/museum/planetarium staff and educators who want to lead activities involving dark skies awareness in conjunction with IYA.
During the session, each participant will be given a package of educational materials on the various dark skies programs. We will provide the "know-how” and the means for session attendees to become community leaders in promoting these dark skies programs as public events at their home institutions during IYA. Participants will be able to jump-start their education programs through the use of well-developed instructional materials and kits sent later if they commit to leading IYA dark skies activities.
For more information about the IYA Dark Skies theme, visit http://astronomy2009.us/darkskies/.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Dark Skies are a Universal Resource: IYA Programs on Dark Skies Awareness does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Dark Skies are a Universal Resource: IYA Programs on Dark Skies Awareness, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Dark Skies are a Universal Resource: IYA Programs on Dark Skies Awareness will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1397250