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Dark sky at night….

Authors :
Wilkins, Alex
Source :
New Scientist. 1/6/2024, Vol. 261 Issue 3472, p28-29. 2p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article discusses the Tårup Dark Sky festival, a biennial science and art festival held in a remote village in Denmark. The festival aims to raise awareness about light pollution and the loss of dark skies, pairing scientific talks with artistic events. The article highlights the importance of preserving dark skies for stargazers and the efforts being made globally to protect them. It also explores the connection between art and science in understanding and appreciating the night sky. The article concludes with a reflection on the potential loss of truly dark skies and provides information on how to find dark sky locations around the world. [Extracted from the article]

Subjects

Subjects :
*COSMIC dust
*EARTH'S orbit

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02624079
Volume :
261
Issue :
3472
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Scientist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
174594611
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0262-4079(24)00034-4