Monthly Star – DarkSky International

Savannah: An Intern for DarkSky International

Savannah Pobre — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:38:14 +0000

Our November Monthly Star is another one of our very own DarkSky Interns, Savannah! Read through this post to learn more about how she chose to shoot for the stars growing up and how she continues on the journey to protect the night.

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Melissa: An Intern for DarkSky International

Melissa Pardo — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 23:31:27 +0000

Each month, we highlight an astounding advocate. For the next two months, we're highlighting our interns. Melissa comes from Salt Lake City, Utah, where stars were once ubiquitous. However, light pollution dimmed the night sky. Melissa discusses the importance of building skills as a young person, which helped her get her internship at DarkSky International.

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Minu Agarwal: Illuminating Education

Melissa Pardo — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 20:10:37 +0000

Each month, DarkSky International features a DarkSky Advocate from the worldwide network of volunteers who are working to protect the night in a feature called Monthly Star. Growing up in small-town India, educator Minu Agarwal grew to love the stars during power outages. Due to urbanization and technological advancements, the stars have faded from life. …

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Mehmet Dursun: Illuminating Turkey’s Dark Skies

Savannah Pobre — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 18:57:23 +0000

Each month, DarkSky International features a DarkSky 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 Mehmet Dursun, a lecturer at Pamukkale University in Denizli, Turkey, who unites his passion for astronomy and professional studies in tourism to contribute to …

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Elizabeth van Heerden: A personal journey through an IDSP application

Bettymaya Foott — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 18:24:22 +0000

Elizabeth shares her story of becoming a volunteer of the Naramata Dark Sky Initiative, including tips on how to successfully apply for a Dark Sky certification.

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Advocacy through light sensitivity: Chloe Everhart

Melissa Pardo — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 04:46:34 +0000

Chloe Everhart from Alaska shares her journey of light sensitivity after a traumatic accident, advocating for personalized lighting options and dark-sky-friendly outdoor lighting for all.

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Nalayini Brito-Davies: Leading dark skies in New Zealand

Megan Eaves — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 21:49:06 +0000

Nalayini Brito-Davies, a DarkSky Advocate and astronomer with a finance background, leads New Zealand’s journey to become a dark sky nation, preserving natural beauty and promoting astrotourism.

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Monthly Star: You!

Michael Rymer — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:44:45 +0000

DarkSky International highlights the work of advocates, delegates, and chapters from around the world, showcasing their efforts in protecting the night and fighting light pollution.

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Q&A with DarkSky Advocate and former board president Diane Knutson

Michael Rymer — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 06:17:35 +0000

Diane Knutson, a former DarkSky board president and current board director, shares her journey as a dark sky advocate in South Dakota and how she uses her business experiences to promote change.

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Kerem Asfuroglu: Dark arts and community lighting

Megan Eaves — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 17:44:43 +0000

Kerem Asfuroglu founded lighting firm Dark Source to creatively address light pollution. He's involved in initiatives to implement dark sky lighting in communities such as the town of Presteigne in Wales.

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Q&A with DarkSky Delegate Sriram Murali from India

Michael Rymer — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:02:16 +0000

Filmmaker Sriram Murali discusses his work in dark sky photography and films and their impact in raising awareness about light pollution and inspiring a connection to the night sky.

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Landon Bannister: Dark nights down under

Megan Eaves — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 20:13:41 +0000

Tasmanian Landon Bannister realized the importance of light pollution when he moved back to his native land and was amazed by stars he hadn't seen in years.

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