Dark Sacred Night is a short film about light pollution and why darkness matters, featuring Professor Gaspar Bakos of Princeton’s Department of Astrophysics.
A short overview of light pollution and what it does to us and our environment with Professor John Hearnshaw in an interview by Hari Mogosanu, Carterton Resident.
Find out how many stars are in the sky, why astronomers hate the Moon (true story) and how seeing is the only sense that allows us to see objects furthest away.
Light pollution is the human-made alteration of outdoor light levels from those occurring naturally.
Just because we are a dark sky reserve now does not mean that the title is permanent. Our dark skies are a shared treasure, and their protection requires ongoing effort from all of us.
Whether you are a business looking after dark skies accommodation or activities or a school wanting to implement a local curriculum that includes dark skies, here are some ideas on how to become a bit more dark sky-friendly.
Do you have a question about dark skies or a beautiful photo of the Wairarapa Night Sky to share?
