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Paul Bogard chats with me about his book The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light. He is also the author of The Ground Beneath Us: From the Oldest Cities to the Last Wilderness, What Dirt Tells Us About Who We Are. His most recent works are the coffee table book To Know a Starry Night and the children’s book What if Night? Paul is an associate professor of English at Hamline University in Saint Paul, Minnesota USA, where he teaches environmental literature and writing.

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LINKS IN THIS EPISODE

Paul Bogard: http://www.paul-bogard.com/

Wild Nights Out with Chris Salisbury: https://nightskytourist.com/35/

Astronomy vs. Astrology: Are They the Same?: https://nightskytourist.com/astronomy-vs-astrology/

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In this episode, I introduce you to a really important but tiny group of stars in the Winter sky called the Pleiades. Many people mistake it as the Little Dipper, but it’s actually a really cool star cluster that has a lot of significance for cultures all around the world. You’ll get to hear several cultural stories of this little group.

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“Lunar vs. Solar Calendars”, a Night Sky Tourist blog article: https://nightskytourist.com/lunar-vs-solar-calendars/ 

Episode 85- The First Astronomers: How Indigenous Elders Read the Stars with Duane Hamacher: https://nightskytourist.com/85/  

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Our guest in this episode is Luke Edens, the Vice President of the Phoenix Chapter of the International Dark Sky Association. He is also involved in a group called Southwest Cultural Astronomy and he joins us to discuss the topic of cultural astronomy. What is it? Where can you find it?

Luke is also an Emergency Room nurse, so we say THANK YOU for working on the front lines during this pandemic.

We are kicking off our “Year of the Moon” in this episode during our night sky tour.

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LINKS IN THIS EPISODE

Phoenix Chapter of International Dark Sky Association: https://idaphoenixarea.org

“The Myster of Chaco Canyon” narrated by Robert Redford: https://solsticeproject.org/Chaco_Films_Videos/The_Mystery_of_Chaco_Canyon/

Download our 2021 Moon Calendar: https://nightskytourist.com/2021/

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There are so many anecdotes about how stargazing has helped people cope with their mental health afflictions, including anxiety and depression. The Office of Astronomy for Development in South Africa is now working on studies to discover the science behind those personal stories. Joyful Mdhluli shares about the work that’s being done and gives some tips on how to turn an ordinary stargazing experience into something more.

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Office of Astronomy for Development: https://www.astro4dev.org/ 

OAD on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iau_oad/ 

OAD on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astro4dev/ 

Episode 28- Restoring Darkness to the Night Sky with John Barentine: https://nightskytourist.com/28/ 

Episode 65- Chasing Stars from Kenya to Slovenia with Samyukta Manikumar: https://nightskytourist.com/65/ 

Episode 26- Emotional Grounding & the Night Sky with Toni Kouts: https://nightskytourist.com/26/ 

Episode 104- The Subversive Power of the Night Self with Annabel Abbs-Streets: https://nightskytourist.com/104/ 

Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How it Can Transform Your Life: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/622175/awe-by-dacher-keltner/ 

Fall Stargazing Guide: https://nightskytourist.com/fall-stargazing-guide-2/ 

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Night Sky Tourist loves the #OptOutside movement! I’ve got some fun ideas for you to craft your own OptOutside experience under the stars.

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REI #OptOutisde: https://www.rei.com/blog/social/the-history-of-opt-outside 

Episode 29- Transform Your Life Outdoors with Amy Bushatz: https://nightskytourist.com/29/ 

52 Hike Challenge: https://www.52hikechallenge.com/ 

Episode 32- 1000 Hours Outside with Ginny Yurich: https://nightskytourist.com/32/ 

Episode 35- Wild Nights Out with Chris Salisbury: https://nightskytourist.com/35/ 

“Wild Nights Out: The Magic of Exploring the Outdoors after Day” by Chris Salisbury: https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/wild-nights-out/ 

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New Zealand is working toward becoming the world’s first certified International Dark Sky Nation. And as you’ll hear from tonight’s guests, there’s a good reason for this. With some of the most pristine dark skies in the world and a rich night sky culture, you’ll want to put New Zealand at the top of your astrotourism travels. In this episode, I chat with Adrien Vilquin-Barrajon and Tutepourangi Manihera-Thomson from Dark Sky Project.

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Dark Sky Project: https://www.darkskyproject.co.nz 

Dark Sky Project on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarkSkyProjectNZ/ 

Dark Sky Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkskyprojectnz/ 

International Dark Sky Week: https://idsw.darksky.org 

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In this episode, we visit with Elizabeth Woolsey, owner of the Stargazer Inn and Bristlecone General Store near Great Basin National Park in Nevada. Liz shares about the exceptionally dark skies, views of the Milky Way every night, and stargazing opportunities at Great Basin, and International Dark Sky Park.

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Stargazer Inn & Bristlecone General Store: https://www.stargazernevada.com

Stargazer Inn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stargazerinnnevada

Stargazer Inn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stargazerinnnevada/

Great Basin National Park: https://www.nps.gov/grba/index.htm

Park to Park in the Dark: https://parktoparkinthedark.org

Pleiades: Cultural Stories of the Seven Sisters: https://nightskytourist.com/pleiades/

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Our guest in this episode is Julie Wilder, founder and owner of Spiral Spectrum. Julie creates unique cosmic calendars unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. She has combined her intense interest of the night sky with her incredible artistic talent to produce a calendar of the night sky for all 365 days.

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Spiral Spectrum: https://spiralspectrum.com

“January New Moon in 2021”: https://nightskytourist.com/january-new-moon-2021/

“Astrology vs. Astronomy: Are They the Same?”: https://nightskytourist.com/astronomy-vs-astrology/

MoonMap 260: https://www.amazon.com/Orion-51919-MoonMap-260-Black/dp/B00G4MRCAO

Download our 2021 Moon Calendar: https://nightskytourist.com/2021/

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The Night Sky Tourist podcast is taking a late Spring Break to refresh and come back this summer. There will be no new episodes during the month of May 2022. But check out my suggestions for your stargazing experiences during this break.

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Idaho has a new and super fun International Dark Sky Park at Bruneau Dunes State Park. Greg Harman, the park’s Astronomy Ranger, joins me to share about the great stargazing amenities and events and the best times of the year to visit.

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Bruneau Dunes State Park: https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/bruneau-dunes/ 

Bruneau Dunes State Park Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BruneauDunesStatePark 

Clear Sky Resorts: https://clearskyresorts.com/ 

Episode 61- Interview with Clear Sky Resorts: https://nightskytourist.com/61/ 

Dirk’s Electric: https://dirkselectric.com/ 

Wyoming Stargazing: https://www.wyomingstargazing.org/ 

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Amy Bushatz is the host of the wonderful podcast Humans Outside. She is also a journalist and an editor specializing in coverage of the Alaska outdoors and the U.S. military. When here husband left the active-duty Army in 2016, their family moved sight-unseen to Alaska. They have built a lifestyle around spending time outside every day. In fact, Amy’s personal challenge has been to spend 20 minutes outside every single day.

In this episode, we chat about the value of spending time outside under a starry sky. And Amy shares an amazing personal experience she recently had with the Northern Lights.

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Humans Outside: https://humansoutside.com

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Take a journey with me to the world’s newest certified International Dark Sky Sanctuary in Michigan. I chatted with Cynthia Johnson from Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area located in northern Lake Michigan. Find out how to plan a trip to this remote location where you’ll find some of the darkest skies in the world and a chance to see the Northern Lights if you’re lucky.

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Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce (best site for planning the details of your trip): https://www.beaverisland.org/ 

Beaver Island Michigan- Dark Sky Island: http://52.14.35.240/dark-sky-island/ 

Beaver Island Association: https://www.beaverislandassociation.org/ 

Details about designation as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary: https://darksky.org/places/beaver-island-state-wildlife-research-area/ 

Bortle Scale on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bortle_scale 

Light Pollution Map: https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/ 

Gegenschein on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gegenschein 

David Clark Aurora videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoyvhJOsSdDcpdHBvv4Tc_Q 

Subscribe to Night Sky Tourist’s newsletter & get free download of my 2024 Stargazing Guide: https://nightskytourist.com/ 

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In this episode, I take you to the trails where I lead stargazing hikes in an interview with Janice Holden, co-chair of the Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills. You’ll also get some great tips for planning your own stargazing or Full Moon hike wherever you live or camp.

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Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills: https://www.scfh.org/ 

Episode 4- Wildlife & Light Pollution with Amy Burnett: https://nightskytourist.com/4-2/ 

Night Sky Tourist events: https://nightskytourist.com/events/ 

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Filmmaker Daniel J. Clark chats with me about the making of the Behind the Curve documentary. It takes a look into the world of those who believe the Earth is flat. Daniel has worked in film as a director, editor, cinematographer, sound designer, and more. His independent television pilot for the show “Cowards” earned him the Best Comedy Pilot award at the New York Television Festival in 2014.

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Delta V Productions: https://www.deltavproductions.com

Behind the Curve documentary: https://www.behindthecurvefilm.com

Night Sky Tourist episode 18 (stories about Cygnus): https://nightskytourist.com/18/

Night Sky Tourist episode 19 (stories about Sagittarius): https://nightskytourist.com/19/

Circe by Madeline Miller: http://madelinemiller.com/circe/

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Cherry Springs State Park is the world’s second International Dark Sky Park. Located in North Central Pennsylvania, the park boasts beautiful dark sky, stargazing programs, and amenities for astrophotographers and campers. In this episode, I chat with Susan Schenck, the park’s Environments Education Specialist.

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Cherry Springs State Park: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/CherrySpringsStatePark/Pages/default.aspx 

Cherry Springs stargazing info: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/CherrySpringsStatePark/Pages/Stargazing.aspx 

Things to See in the Night Sky in 2023: A Month-by-Month Guide by Vicky Derksen: https://nightskytourist.com 

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In this star tour of the night sky, you’ll learn a bit about the Geminids Meteor Shower that peaks this week and learn about the Greek story of Andromeda, Cepheus, Cassiopeia, Perseus, and Poseidon. I also share recommendations with you for a stargazing app and my favorite telescopes for your holiday shopping.

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Episode 80- Jupiter, King of the Planets: https://nightskytourist.com/80/ 

SkyView Lite App:

• Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.t11.skyviewfree&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1

• Apple: https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/skyview-lite/id413936865

• Android: https://skyview-lite.en.softonic.com/android 

2024 Stargazing Guide (free download) https://nightskytourist.com/ 

Episode 19- Chasing Meteorites with Geoff Notkin part 1: https://nightskytourist.com/19-2/

Episode 20- Treasures from Space with Geoff Notkin part 2: https://nightskytourist.com/20-2/ 

Episode 25- Buying a Telescope with Ted Blank: https://nightskytourist.com/25/ 

Orion SkyQuest telescopes: https://www.telescope.com/Orion/Telescopes/Dobsonian-Telescopes/rc/2160/pc/1/12.uts 

Celestron NexStar telescopes: https://www.celestron.com/collections/nexstar-se-computerized-telescopes 

Barlow lens: sold on Amazon and other retail sites

Moon filter: sold on Amazon and other retail sites

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John (Jack) Muir Laws is a leader and innovator in the worldwide nature journaling movement. He is a scientist, educator, and author who helps people forge a deeper and more personal connection with nature through keeping illustrated nature journals. Trained as a wildlife biologist, he observes the world with rigorous attention. He looks for mysteries, plays with ideas, and seeks connections in all he sees.

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John Muir Laws: Nature Stewardship through Science, Education, and Art: https://johnmuirlaws.com

Jack’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnMuirLaws

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Ohio might not seem like a place to enjoy great night skies, but Observatory Park is an exception. Chris Mentrek, a naturalist and the park’s astronomy and nature educator, gives us an inside look at the park and will leave you longing to visit.

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Observatory Park: https://www.geaugaparkdistrict.org/park/observatory-park/  

Great Basin National Park Astronomy Festival: https://www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/great-basin-astronomy-festival.htm 

“Stargazer Inn at Nevada’s Great Basin with Liz Woolsey” Night Sky Tourist podcast episode: https://nightskytourist.com/59/

Dark Sky International (formerly International Dark Sky Association): https://darksky.org 

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Twilight is a magical time of day as the light slowly fades from the sky. There is so much more happening than what meets the eye, so in this episode, we’re getting a backstage pass to find out what’s happening. Kendra Penry, the Executive Director of Stokes Nature Center in Logan, Utah, is our guide, and Jason Gray shares poetry that belongs to the twilight world.

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Jason Gray (author, photographer, poet): https://jason-gray.net/ 

TimeAndDate.com twilight calculator: https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/usa/phoenix 

Stokes Nature Center: https://logannature.org/ 

Stokes Nature Center on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StokesNatureCenter/ 

Stokes Nature Center on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stokes_nature_center 

Grand Teton National Park: https://www.nps.gov/grte/index.htm 

Twilight Activity for the Whole Family: https://nightskytourist.com/twilight-activity/ 

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Linda Åkeson McGurk is the author of two books: There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom’s Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids and The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day.

Linda is a Swedish American writer who passionately advocates for the Nordic outdoor tradition called friluftsliv. She’s written two books, which I already mentioned, and runs the blog “Rain or Shine Momma” where she shares tips and inspiration for outdoor play everyday, regardless of the weather. And I don’t think these tips are for kids alone. They’re also for the forgotten child inside of all of us who still need free time outside every week.

Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, The New York Times, The New York Post, Huffington Post, and Psychology Today, and more. 

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Rain or Shine Momma: https://rainorshinemamma.com/ 

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What do bats, tequila, and light pollution have to do with one another? Find out the interconnectedness of these three seemingly unrelated things in this conversation with Dr. Tanja Straka. Dr. Straka is an urban ecologist with a focus on bats at the Technische Universität Berlin, Institute of Ecology. Her research focuses on light pollution, urban bats, and more generally, how urban areas can be shared between people and wildlife. You’ll have to listen to find out how tequila fits into this mix.

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Dr. Tanja M. Straka (Urban Ecology - Bats - Human Dimensions): https://tanjastraka.com

Experience the bats of Austin, TX: https://www.austintexas.org/things-to-do/outdoors/bat-watching/?gclid=CjwKCAiAk--dBhABEiwAchIwkXje6eCP-wSeP1q4udbv7LfwmiuluZqfNdYs907tsgUoULnIYNV00xoCkmAQAvD_BwE

Stellaluna (children’s book about a bat named Stellaluna): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stellaluna

Venus: The Planet with Two Names: https://nightskytourist.com/venus/

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Believe it or not, it's possible to have a night sky-related experience in a major urban city. Los Angeles ranks high on my list for such experiences, thanks to Griffith Observatory. In this episode, I chat with Mark Pine, the deputy director of Griffith Observatory. We even talk about the night the lights went out in Los Angeles and people started calling the police because of what they saw in the sky!

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Griffith Observatory: https://griffithobservatory.org

Griffith Observatory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GriffithObservatory

Griffith Observatory on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griffithobservatory/

Griffith Observatory on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GriffithObservatory

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Chris Salisbury is the author of the book “Wild Nights Out: The Magic of Exploring the Outdoors after Dark”. He is the founder of WildWise, an outdoor education and training company. He uses every creative means at his disposal to encourage people to enjoy and value the natural world on courses he facilitates in the UK and abroad. He’s also a professional storyteller and is just as comfortable on the big stage in theater as he is around the campfire.

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WildWise: https://wildwise.co.uk

Wild Nights Out book: https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/wild-nights-out/

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Dr. Craig Howe chats with me about Lakota Star Knowledge and the relationship between the Lakota and the night sky. He is the founder and director of the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies and has served as the Deputiy Assistant for Cultural Resources at the National Museum of the American Indian at the Smithsonian Institute.

Dr. Howe has authored articles and book chapters on numerous topics, including tribal histories and Native studies. He has developed innovative tribal histories projects and museum exhibitions. He was raised on his family’s cattle ranch in the Lacreek District of the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota and is a citizen of the Oglala Sioux Tribe.

LINKS

Center for American Indian Research and and Native Studies: https://www.nativecairns.org

Buechel Memorial Lakota Museum in South Dakota: https://www.sfmission.org/museum

Mars mission: https://mars.nasa.gov

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Josh Dury chats with us from Bristol, England about how the night sky is changing and shares some great astrotourism tips for anyone who is interested in planning a trip to the UK. He uses his skills as a photographer, filmmaker, conservationist, and speaker to help people understand the impact of light pollution while giving them a glimpse at the wonder and majesty of the night sky.

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LINKS IN THIS EPISODE

Josh Dury: https://www.joshduryphoto-media.com

Celestial Geometry: Understanding the Astronomical Meanings of Ancient Sites: https://www.amazon.com/Celestial-Geometry-Understanding-Astronomical-Meanings/dp/1780283865

May New Moon 2021: https://nightskytourist.com/may-2021-moon/

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Ted Blank is a NASA Solar System Ambassador. He’s also my #1 go-to when I have questions about telescopes. In this episode, Ted and I chat about things you should think about before buying a telescope. He also shares some brands that are great for first-time buyers.

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Telescope Brands:

• Orion: https://www.telescope.com
• Celestron: https://www.celestron.com
• Meade: https://www.meade.com
• Astro Tech: https://www.astronomics.com/b/astro-tech.html
• Explore Scientific: https://explorescientificusa.com
• iOptron: https://www.ioptron.com
• Apatura: https://apertura-website.web.app

Cloudy Nights (visit the Beginner’s Forum): https://www.cloudynights.com

Spiral Spectrum Cosmic Calendars: https://spiralspectrum.com

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Whether you’re shopping for the holidays, birthdays, get well gifts, or any other occasion, night sky-themed books for children are an excellent choice. In this episode, I chat with five authors and illustrators of some of the best of these books. Listen to Paul Bogard, Marsha Diane Arnold, Breanna McDaniel, Jamie Hogan, and Susanna Chapman share special tidbits about their beautiful books that will make kids (and adults) fall in love with the night sky.

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LINKS IN THIS EPISODE

Paul Bogard: http://www.paul-bogard.com

Marsha Diane Arnold: https://marshadianearnold.com

Breanna J. McDaniel: https://www.breannajmcdaniel.com

Jamie Hogan: https://www.jamiehogan.com

Susanna Chapman: https://www.susannachapman.com

Paul Bogard on Night Sky Tourist: https://nightskytourist.com/43/

Marsha Diane Arnold on Night Sky Tourist: https://nightskytourist.com/2-2/

My review of “Lights Out!” by Marsha Diane Arnold: https://nightskytourist.com/lights-out/

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Lukas Schuler is the President of Dark Sky Switzerland and an Advocate with the International Dark Sky Association. Lukas joins me to talk about dark sky preservation efforts in his home country and we talk about great places you can visit if you want to experience a starry night in this beautiful area of Europe.

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LINKS IN THIS EPISODE

Night Sky Tourist: Episode 1 with Ted Blank, NASA Solar System Ambassador

https://nightskytourist.com/1/

Venus, the Planet with Two Names:

https://nightskytourist.com/venus/

Learn about Auriga in Episode 8 (Equity in Nature with Dudley Edmondson)

https://nightskytourist.com/8/

Learn about Leo in Episode 11 (International Dark Sky Week with Bettymaya Foott)

https://nightskytourist.com/11/

April New Moon 2021

https://nightskytourist.com/april-new-moon/

Little House on the Prairie

https://littlehouseontheprairie.com

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Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, deserves a place at the top of your bucket list for night sky experiences. In this episode, Lowell’s executive director Dr. Jeffrey Hall shares about some exciting new additions to the visitor experience and gives us an amazing historical journey into Lowell’s past. Flagstaff also has several other noteworthy experiences for lovers of the night sky and cultural astronomy that I share in this episode.

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Lowell Observatory: https://lowell.edu 

Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life by Dacher Keltner: https://www.dacherkeltner.com 

Venus: The Planet with Two Names: https://nightskytourist.com/venus/ 

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Our first-ever Halloween special will take you back in time to the origins of the spooky holiday. We’re going to discover the astronomical connection to the timing of Halloween and how it led to some of the traditions associated with it.

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Why Earth Stagger with a Drunken Wobble: https://nightskytourist.com/wobble/

Ancient star stories of Jupiter and Saturn: https://nightskytourist.com/49/

Ancient star stories of Pegasus: https://nightskytourist.com/24-2/

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Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas has some of the most well-preserved dark skies in the country. I chat with Jason Gablaski, the lead dark sky ranger at the park, about the best time of year for stargazing events, cultural astronomy of the indigenous people of the region, and things you can do during the day when you visit.

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Big Bend National Park: ⁠https://www.nps.gov/bibe/⁠ 

Big Bend on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/BigBendNPS⁠ 

Big Bend on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/BigBendNPS/⁠ 

Smithsonian’s “Lights Out: Recovering Our Night Sky” exhibit: ⁠https://naturalhistory.si.edu/exhibits/lights-out⁠ 

“Why Earth Wobbles with a Drunken Stagger”- Night Sky Tourist article: ⁠https://nightskytourist.com/wobble/⁠ 

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Something happens when you look up at a starry night sky. Most people have a change in their emotions, sense of well-being, and even their physical state. Dr. Christopher Barnes, a psychologist in the UK, shares some fascinating studies around the theory of nature connectedness, and we chat about the psychological changes that happen when someone spends time under the stars. I also take you on a tour to the family star cluster, the Pleiades.

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2025 Stargazing Guide (FREE download): https://nightskytourist.com/guide/ 

Dr. Christopher Barnes:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-barnes-9ab2a62a/?trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile

Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/622175/awe-by-dacher-keltner/ 

Episode 104: The Subversive Power of the Night Self with Annabel Abbs-Streets: https://nightskytourist.com/104/ 

Episode 112: Winter Solstice 2024 Special: https://nightskytourist.com/112/ 

Episode 85: The First Astronomers: How Indigenous Elders Read the Stars with Duane Hamacher: https://nightskytourist.com/85/ 

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Travis Novitsky is a lifelong resident of the Grand Portage Anishinaabe Nation. He’s a self-taught nature and wildlife photographer whose work focuses primarily on his native homelands in northeast Minnesota. In this episode, he shares about his relationship with the night sky and what his cultural astronomy means to him. 

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Travis Novitsky: https://www.travisnovitsky.com/ 

Human Cosmos: Civilization & the Stars with Jo Marchant- Episode 90: https://nightskytourist.com/90/ 

Northern Nights, Starry Skies documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcbCxSUIs1Q&t=1s 

Ojibwe Star Culture with Carl Gawboy- Episode 98: https://nightskytourist.com/98/ 

Let There be Night with Paul Bogard- Episode 43: https://nightskytourist.com/43/ 

Carl Gawboy- constellation story of Ojiig (fisher): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKSWA1DhTzU 

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness with Ann Schwaller- Episode 69: https://nightskytourist.com/69/ 

Night Sky Tourist events: https://nightskytourist.com/events/ 

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Annabel Abbs-Streets shares about her new book Sleepless: Unleashing the Subversive Power of the Night Self. Our conversation will give you a new way of thinking about the night and what it means to be in it under the stars. Over and over, Annabel invites us to find our place in the night in brand new ways.

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Annabel Abbs-Streets: https://www.annabelabbs.com/ 

Annabel Abbs-Streets on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annabelabbs/ 

Episode 26- Emotional Grounding and the Night Sky with Toni Kouts: https://nightskytourist.com/26/ 

The Circadian Code by Satchin Panda: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/592260/the-circadian-code-by-satchin-panda-phd/ 

Night Sky Tourist events: https://nightskytourist.com/events/ 

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Patti Aaron chats with me about a gorgeous star map hidden in plain sight at Hoover Dam. Hoover Dam is an extraordinary engineering work that controls the Colorado River. Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the dam in 1936. The dedication site now has a star map and other remarkable symbols that are truly worth the visit.

Patti is the Public Affairs Officer for the Bureau of Reclamation’s Lower Colorado Basin Region. This region covers southern Nevada, southern California, and Arizona. She started out as a restoration biologist before transitioning to her work on Western water policy and public affairs programs in Washington, D.C. She returned to the region in 2018 to take on her current role with the Bureau of Reclamation.

LINKS

Hoover Dam visitors information: https://www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam/

Hoover Dam Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theHooverDam/

Article: Hoover Dam’s Astronomical Site: https://nightskytourist.com/hoover-dam/

Article: Why Earth Wobbles with a Drunken Stagger: https://nightskytourist.com/wobble/

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On this episode, we take a trip to Flagstaff, Arizona, the world’s first International Dark Sky Community. It is home of Lowell Observatory where Pluto was discovered in 1930. This is our introduction to AstroTourism.

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LINKS IN THIS EPISODE

Flagstaff Dark Sky Coalition: http://www.flagstaffdarkskies.org

Lowell Observatory: https://lowell.edu

International Dark Sky Association: https://www.darksky.org

New Horizons Spacecraft: https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/newhorizons/main/index.html

“Flagstaff, Arizona: Best in Astrotourism”: https://nightskytourist.com/flagstaff-dark-sky-astrotourism/

Dark Skies: A Practical Guide to Astrotourism by Lonely Planet: https://shop.lonelyplanet.com/products/dark-skies-1

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In this Winter Solstice special, we take trips to Alaska and Costa Rica to find out what it’s like to experience the shortest day of the year in these extreme locations. Ted Blank, a NASA Solar System Ambassador, answers my burning question about the weather and the Winter Solstice.

Peter Atkinson lends his amazing storytelling voice to share with us the story of “La Befana and the Royal Child of Light.”

Epcot does a great “Holidays Around the World” celebration which includes an appearance by La Befana herself. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKZjFH_PEas

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Nature’s Edge Boutique Hotel: https://www.naturesedgecabinas.com

“The Return of the Light: Twelve Tales from around the World for the Winter Solstice” by Carolyn McVickar Edwards: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Light-Twelve-Around-Solstice/dp/1569243603

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We travel to Malaysia to chat with Syahirah Nazarudin, a school teacher, dark sky advocate, and space artist. We discuss the emotional aspect of stargazing and how the arts can connect us the the night sky in a unique way.

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Check out Syahirah’s work and follow her on the following sites:

BLOG: https://syahirahstargazer.blogspot.com

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEFK0ZV5rT2JTuNk6BmM8Kw

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/syahirahstargazer/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/syahirahstargazer/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/AstroSyahirah

“Super Blood Moon 2021”: https://nightskytourist.com/super-blood-moon-2021/

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Winter Solstice has been a significant time of year across cultures for thousands of year. In this episode, we check out some little-known archaeoastronomy sites across the United States that have alignments with the Winter Solstice, chat with Tacy Quinn and Lauren Theis about their 15 Weeks of Friluftsliv for some tips for getting the most enjoyment out of our winter stargazing experiences, and take a tour across the winter night sky to identify constellations and planets that you can see with the naked eye.

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2025 Stargazing Guide (FREE download): https://nightskytourist.com/guide/ 

Cahokia Mounds: https://cahokiamounds.org/ 

Great Serpent Mound: https://www.ohiohistory.org/visit/browse-historical-sites/serpent-mound/ 

Angel Mounds: https://www.indianamuseum.org/historic-sites/angel-mounds/ 

First Americans Museum (FAM) Mound: https://famok.org/mound/ 

Hovenweep National Monument: https://www.nps.gov/hove/ 

Do you have suggestions for more U.S. sites to add to this list? You can email them to me at vicky@nightskytourist.com

Episode 46- Hovenweep’s Archaeoastronomy & Dark Sky Treasures: https://nightskytourist.com/46/ 

Episode 3- Winter Solstice Special 2020: https://nightskytourist.com/3-2/ 

Episode 30- Winter Solstice from Alaska to Costa Rica: https://nightskytourist.com/30/ 

Episode 55- When March 25th was America’s New Year: https://nightskytourist.com/55/  

Episode 84- Winter Solstice Special 2023: https://nightskytourist.com/84/ 

Friluftsliv Living Family (Tacy Quinn): https://www.instagram.com/friluftslivingfamily/ 

Raritan Headwaters (Lauren Theis): https://www.raritanheadwaters.org/ 

Gnome Matter the Weather on Substack: https://gnomemattertheweather.substack.com/

Becorns (acorn art Instagram account): https://www.instagram.com/davidmbird/ 

Maryinthefairyland (fairy houses Instagram account): https://www.instagram.com/maryinthefairyland/ 

Episode 93: Scandinavia’s Open-Air Living Mindset with Linda Åkeson McGurk: https://nightskytourist.com/93/ 

Open-Air Life by Linda Åkeson McGurk: https://rainorshinemamma.com/shop/open-air-life/ 

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Glacier National Park is one of the most scenic and amazing parks in the United States. Known as the backbone of the country, it is home to enormous glaciers, the largest population of bears in the lower 48 states, and extraordinary starry night skies. It’s also home to the Dusty Star Observatory and the Logan Pass Star Parties. Glacier is not kidding when it says, “Half the park is after dark.” Dori Gorczyca is the Lead Interpreter and Astronomy Coordinator in St. Mary at the East Entrance to Glacier National Park. We chat about how to have an amazing experience at the park by day and by night.

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Glacier National Park: https://www.nps.gov/glac/ 

Glacier’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlacierNPS 

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Bettymaya Foott is an astrophotographer and the Engagement Associate for DarkSky International. In this episode, we dive into a fascinating conversation about a photo she took with dinosaur tracks, the Milky Way, and herself. She also shares tangible ways that major satellites and light pollution have impacted indigenous cultures. 

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Bettymaya Foott: https://www.bettymayafoott.com/ 

Bettymaya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bettymaya.foott/ 

Bettymaya on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettymaya.foott 

DarkSky International: https://darksky.org/ 

Dark Sky Int’l on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darksky_intl/ 

Dark Sky Int’l on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IDAdarksky 

4 Ways the Night Sky has Changed Me: https://nightskytourist.com/changed/ 

Episode 11: International Dark Sky Week with Bettymaya Foot: https://nightskytourist.com/changed/ 

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Meteorite hunter extraordinaire, Geoff Notkin, joins us in Part 2 of this two-part episode to share about his adventures in chasing meteorites. We talk about things you need to know before hunting for your own meteorites and visit the topic of the Chelyabinsk Meteorite that struck Russia in 2013. Check out the Night Sky Tourist Facebook page for a special giveaway of Geoff’s award-winning book, How to Find Treasure from Space: The Expert Guide to Meteorite Hunting and Identification.

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Aerolite Meteorites: https://aerolite.org

“How to Find Treasure from Space: The Expert Guide to Meteorite Hunting and Identification”: https://aerolite.org/shop/meteorite-books/

Meteorite Men tv show: https://aerolite.org/meteorite-men/

Best videos of Chelyabinsk Meteorite (turn up the volume!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mebWfDlhcRs

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Moths are far from the furry, dusty, scary things we’ve imagined. With over 10,000 species of them in North America alone, they come in all colors and sizes, and they do the important work of pollinating during the night shift. Dr. Richard Fox, the Head of Science at the UK’s Butterfly Conservation, joins us to talk about these incredible insects. I also share some fun activities you can do to get a close-up look at moths in your own yard.

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Butterfly Conservation: https://butterfly-conservation.org/ 

Butterfly Conservation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savebutterflies 

Butterfly Conservation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savebutterflies/ 

20 Night Sky Books for Children: https://nightskytourist.com/20-childrens-books/ 

BugGuide.net: https://bugguide.net/node/view/57 

iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/ 

“Sketching the Night Sky with John Muir Laws” Episode 22: https://nightskytourist.com/22-2/ 

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Tumacácori National Historical Park in southern Arizona is an International Dark Sky Park where you can walk among blinking fireflies in the mesquite bosque. The park’s biologist, Tony Palmer, joins us to share about these magical insects, the other surprising bioluminescent species discovered during a Full Moon hike, and other nighttime events at the park, including Dia de los Muertos.

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Tumacácori National Historical Park: https://www.nps.gov/tuma/ 

Tumacácori on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TumacacoriNHP 

Tumacácori on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TumacacoriNPS 

Tucson All Souls Procession: https://allsoulsprocession.org/ 

Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation: https://xerces.org/ 

Firefly Atlas: https://www.fireflyatlas.org/ 

ARTICLE: iPhone Astrophotography Tips: https://nightskytourist.com/iphone/ 

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The night sky holds more than the moon and stars. It’s also home to migrating birds that mostly make their journeys at night. I chat with Andrew Farnsworth of Cornell Lab of Ornithology about the impact of light pollution on migrating birds. He shares easy solutions that homeowners and business owners can use to help protect our feathered friends from collisions with buildings while navigating at night.

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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://www.birds.cornell.edu/

BirdCast: https://birdcast.info 

Audobon Lights Out Program: https://www.audubon.org/lights-out-program 

Merlin app: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org 

eBird app: https://ebird.org/ 

Project FeederWatch: https://feederwatch.org 

NestWatch: https://nestwatch.org 

Bird Academy: https://academy.allaboutbirds.org 

Lights Out: Recovering Our Night Sky- exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/exhibits/lights-out 

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We visit Tonto National Monument where the cliff-dwelling Salado people thrived in the desert and enjoyed an exceptional connection with the night sky. Learn how they used the Milky Way to navigate at night. Today the monument is a certified International Dark Sky Park. Find out what they mean by “half the park is after dark”.

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Tonto National Monument: https://www.nps.gov/tont/index.htm

Night Sky Tourist article “Tonto National Monument”: https://nightskytourist.com/tonto-national-monument/

International Dark Sky Association’s Announcement of Tonto National Monument’s Dark Sky designation: https://www.darksky.org/tonto-national-monument-designated-as-international-dark-sky-park/

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What is nocturnalia? I chat with Charles Hood, who coined the word as a celebration of the night, about how to diminish our fear of the dark, how to pique your curiosity about nature around you, and how to take your stargazing experience to a new level of sensory awareness.

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Nocturnalia: Nature in the Western Night by Charles Hood & José Gabriel Martínez-Fonseca: https://rb.gy/5iw1us 

Women Who Explore: https://www.womenwhoexplore.com/ 

Episode 29- Transform Your Live Outdoors with Amy Bushatz: https://nightskytourist.com/29/ 

Episode 32- 1000 Hours Outside with Ginny Yurich: https://nightskytourist.com/32/ 

Follow Vicky’s research road trip: https://nightskytourist.com/89roadtrip 

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Ted Blank, a NASA Solar System Ambassador, chats with me about some astronomy questions rolling around in my head. I ask him some fun stuff about the Sun, our Moon, Mars, and two of Jupiter’s moons that have some crazy features.

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Spring Equinox Sunrise Hike: https://nightskytourist.com/event/spring-equinox-hike/ 

Night Sky Tourist episode 1- NASA Solar System Ambassador, Ted Blank: https://nightskytourist.com/1-2/ 

Night Sky Tourist episode 25: Buying a Telescope with Ted Blank: https://nightskytourist.com/25/ 

Night Sky Tourist episode 49- How to View Jupiter & Saturn this Fall with Ted Blank: https://nightskytourist.com/49/ 

Night Sky Tourist episode 71- What the Devil are Occultations with Ted Blank: https://nightskytourist.com/71/ 

Solar System Ambassadors: https://science.nasa.gov/engage/solar-system-ambassadors/ 

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Our Fall Equinox Special features some of my friends who help tell the stories of different traditions from around the world. Thank you to Peter Atkinson, Jaime Britt, Joe Bill, Polly Knelsen, Clayton Corey, and Mark Derksen.

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The 4 Season Solution by Dallas Hartwig: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-4-Season-Solution/Dallas-Hartwig/9781508299639

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From moving tides to mysterious red shadows, the Moon's influence on Earth and humanity runs deep. Join my conversation with NASA Solar System Ambassador Scott Grzybowski for an insider's look at our celestial companion, exploring everything from ancient lunar mysteries to the science behind blood moons and supermoons. Then, step outside for a guided tour of an extraordinary celestial event as we navigate the current Parade of Planets stretching across our winter sky.

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2025 Stargazing Guide (FREE download): https://nightskytourist.com/guide/ 

2025 Moon Guide: Seasons, Stories & Celebrations (FREE): https://nightskytourist.com/2025-moon-guide/ 

2025 Meteor Showers: Your Guide to Nature’s Cosmic Fireworks (FREE): https://nightskytourist.com/2025-meteor-showers/ 

All about the moon on the NASA website: https://science.nasa.gov/moon/ 

NASA video of the moon phases: https://science.nasa.gov/moon/ 

Lunar tidal locking: https://science.nasa.gov/moon/tidal-locking/

Find lunar eclipse times in your area: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/ 

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Have you had a chance to make any great stargazing memories? In this episode, I share tips for protecting your night vision, gadgets to enhance your stargazing experiences, and ideas to add more fun for the whole family.

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Things to See in the Night Sky in 2022 Guide: https://nightskytourist.com

Night Sky Tourist #25- Buying a Telescope with Ted Blank: https://nightskytourist.com/25/

“7 Tips for Stargazing with Grandparents”: https://nightskytourist.com/stargazing-with-grandparents/

“Moon Milk Magic?”: https://nightskytourist.com/moon-magic/

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This episode is a celebration of reaching our 100-episode milestone. My husband, Mark Derksen, interviewed me, and some of our past guests and fans of the podcast shared some special messages.

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Dirk’s Electric: https://dirkselectric.com/

Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association: https://fhdarksky.com/ 

International Dark Sky Discovery Center: https://darkskycenter.org/ 

US Route 89: https://usroute89.com/ 

Episode 28- Returning Darkness to the Night Sky with John Barentine: https://nightskytourist.com/28/ 

Episode 29- Transform Your Life Outdoors with Amy Bushatz: https://nightskytourist.com/29/ 

Episode 45- Australia Stargazing Excursions with Dimitri Douchin: https://nightskytourist.com/45/ 

Episode 59: Stargazer Inn at Nevada’s Great Basin with Elizabeth Woolsey: https://nightskytourist.com/59/ 

Episode 60- Astronomical Petroglyphs at Utah’s Fremont Indian State Park (John Lundwall): https://nightskytourist.com/60/ 

Episode 84- Gnome Matter the Weather with Tacy Quinn & Lauren Theis: https://nightskytourist.com/84/ 

Night Sky Tourist’s Star Dudes: https://nightskytourist.com/stardudes/ 

DarkSky International (Michael Rymer): https://darksky.org/ 

The Art Box podcast (Steve Dudrow): https://vvarts.podbean.com/ 

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Paul Curnow chats with me about Aboriginal Skies in Australia. He has been an astronomy lecturer at the Adelaide Planetarium for the past 30 years. After 3 decades of research, he is regarded as on of the world’s leading authorities on Australian Aboriginal night sky knowledge.

In 2004, Paul worked with the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Planetarium in Ohio to create a show featuring Indigenous Australian stories of the night sky. He also serves as a consultant on Ingigenous Astronomy for the Australian Space Agency and is a member of the Andy Thomas Space Foundation Education Advisory Committee.

LINKS

Starman’s 2-Minute Astronomy: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP-JtTj2a1DP_P9200TvQNQ/videos

Aboriginal Astronomy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0bzVoTzwNc

Sriral Murali’s “Lost in Light II”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVAB1lT-sWw

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In this special Winter Solstice episode, members of the Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association in Arizona share ancient cultural tales of this significant seasonal observance. They will take you on a journey around the world to times long ago up to the present day.

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Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association: http://fhdarksky.com

“The Return of the Light: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice” by Carolyn McVickar Edwards: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Light-Twelve-Around-Solstice/dp/1569243603

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Meet Dudley Edmondson, a nature advocate, author, photographer, and public speaker. We discuss the importance for getting kids outdoors and the impact that time in nature can have in their lives. We also tackle the subject of inequity of access to nature for urban youth and children of color.

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Dudley Edomondson: https://dudleyedmondson.com

NASA’s Mars Rover “Perseverance”: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/

“Black History Month: Diversity in Astronomy”: https://nightskytourist.com/diversity-in-astronomy/

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Who certifies all these International Dark Sky Places? In this episode, I chat with Ruskin Hartley, the executive director of DarkSky International, the organization at the center of the global movement to protect the night sky from light pollution.

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DarkSky International: https://darksky.org/ 

The City Dark documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGyFsMCsQNE 

Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association: https://fhdarksky.com/

2024 Stargazing Guide: https://nightskytourist.com/ 

Episode 25- Buying a Telescope with Ted Blank: https://nightskytourist.com/25/

Orion SkyQuest XT6 telescope: https://www.telescope.com/Orion-SkyQuest-XT6-Classic-Dobsonian-Telescope/p/102004.uts

Telrad telescope viewfinder: https://www.amazon.com/TELRAD-Telrad-Reflex-Finder-Sight/dp/B0000ALKAN?th=1

Episode 54: Extraordinary Night Sky-Themed Books for Children: https://nightskytourist.com/54/ 

Blog article- “20 Night Sky Books for Children”: https://nightskytourist.com/20-childrens-books/ 

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Have you ever been to Utah’s Antelope Island State Park in the middle of the Great Salt Lake? It’s only a short distance from the state’s capital, but it will surprise you with its beautiful dark skies. The island is a designated International Dark Sky Park and offers great stargazing programs, as well as unique landscapes and activities you can enjoy during the day.

In this episode, I chat with Wendy Wilson, the assistant park manager who put in the work to get Antelope Island its dark sky designation.

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Antelope Island State Park: https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/antelope-island/

Antelope Island Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AntelopeIslandSP

Antelope Island Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antelopeislandstatepark/

Antelope Island Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntelopeSP

Ogden Astronomical Society: http://ogdenastronomy.org

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Fireflies are magical and mesmerizing. Yet researchers have been telling us that their populations are dwindling. So I chatted with Ben Pfeiffer, founder of the website Firefly.org, to learn more about what’s causing this problem and what we can do to solve it. Many of the measures we take for dark sky preservation apply here, too.

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Firefly.org

“Nature’s New Hope” by Doubles W. Tallamy: https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Best-Hope-Approach-Conservation-ebook/dp/B07NMH5GH5

“Fireflies, Lightning Bugs, and Glow Worms” by Lynn Frierson Faust: https://www.amazon.com/Fireflies-Glow-worms-Lightning-Bugs-Identification/dp/0820348724

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John Barentine is the founder of Dark Sky Consulting. He joins me in this episode to talk about returning the darkness to the night sky.

John holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and has worked for the National Solar Observatory, Apache Point Observatory, and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey. He formerly worked as the Director of Public Policy for the International Dark Sky Association.

He even has an asteroid named in his honor, known as (14505) Barentine!

Check out the link for his three books below.

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Dark Sky Consulting: https://www.darkskyconsulting.com

Books by John Barentine: https://www.johncbarentine.com/books.html

International Dark Sky Association: https://www.darksky.org

“Saving the Dark” documentary: http://savingthedark.com

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Samyukta Manikumar was born and raised in Kenya, and now she lives in Slovenia. She chats with us about her career as an astrotourism designer, an astronomy enthusiast, and her advocacy for naturally dark skies. 

Samyukta has a background in science communication, outreach, astrotourism, and experience design, which she brings together in her approach to dark sky conservation. She has a deep interest in preserving the nocturnal environment, paying homage to our historical cultural relationship with the night sky, and using these to inspire personal reflection and sustainable growth.

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Samyukta Manikumar: https://samyuktamanikumar.com 

Samyukta on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samyuktamanikumar/ 

"Why Earth Wobbles with a Drunken Stagger": https://nightskytourist.com/wobble/

SkyView Lite for Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skyview-lite/id413936865 

SkyView Lite from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.t11.skyviewfree&hl=en_US&gl=US 

Orbitrack for Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/orbitrack/id1092984911 

Orbitrack from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.southernstars.orbitrack&hl=en_US&gl=US 

ISS Spotter for Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iss-spotter/id523486350 

ISS Detector from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.runar.issdetector&hl=en_US&gl=US 

Night Sky Tourist: Chasing Meteorites with Geoff Notkin part 1: https://nightskytourist.com/19-2/ 

Night Sky Tourist: Treasures from Space with Geoff Notkin part 2: https://nightskytourist.com/20-2/ 

Space.com 

Sky & Telescope: https://skyandtelescope.org 

NASA: https://www.nasa.gov 

Things to See in the Night Sky in 2023: A Month-by-Month Guide by Vicky Derksen: https://nightskytourist.com 

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Ginny Yurich is a Michigan mother of 5 and the founder of 1000 Hours Outside. She has inspired thousands upon thousands of parents around the world to raise their kids with nature-based play. She has a degree in Mathematics and a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Michigan. She’s also an author and an illustrator.

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1000 Hours Outside: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com

“Moon Milk Magic?”: https://nightskytourist.com/moon-magic/

Things to See in the Night Sky in 2022: https://nightskytourist.com

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Fremont Indian State Park in Utah has thousands of petroglyphs left by the ancient culture that once inhabited the area. Among them, several have been understood to have astronomical purposes. In this episode, I chat with John Lundwall who made this discovery about the petroglyphs, and Elizabeth Nagengast-Stevens, curator and archaeologist at the park.

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John Lundwall: https://www.johnklundwall.com

Fremont Indian State Park: https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/fremont-indian/

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National Road Trip Day is just around the corner, and Steven Hileman chats with me about the powerful app called Roadtrippers. He shares some great tips for planning a road trip to those extraordinary dark sky locations and finding those hidden gems along the way. He also offers a discount code for listeners to enjoy the Premium version of the app.

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Roadtrippers.com: Use the discount code NIGHTSKY24, good through May 31, 2025.

“Vicky’s Top 10 Night Sky Places in the American Southwest”: https://nightskytourist.com/night-sky-places-southwest/ 

“Non-Starry Objects in the Night Sky”: https://nightskytourist.com/non-starry-objects/ 

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Our amazing guest, Dr. Anthony Aveni, talks with us about Mayan archaeoastronomy, a field of study that he founded and teaches about as a university professor. We also discuss Mayan timekeeping and their apocalyptic worldview.

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Dr. Anthony Aveni: https://www.anthonyfaveni.com

“Star Stories: Constellations and People”: https://www.anthonyfaveni.com/books

Star Talk Radio with Neil deGrasse Tyson & Dr. Anthony Aveni: https://www.startalkradio.net/show/cosmic-queries-timekeeping/

Mars rover “Perseverance”: https://mars.nasa.gov

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Duane Hamacher takes us into the fascinating world where science and indigenous knowledge converge. His deep knowledge about how the indigenous cultures used the night sky for their very livelihood will open your mind to another way of viewing the night sky.

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First Astronomers book: https://www.amazon.com/First-Astronomers-Indigenous-Elders-stars-ebook/dp/B09MQ4QYSN

Australian Indigenous Astronomy: http://www.aboriginalastronomy.com.au/ 

Australian Indigenous Astronomy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indigenousastronomy/ 

Australian Indigenous Astronomy on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/AboriginalAstronomy/ 

Native Skywatchers: https://nativeskywatchers.com/ 

“Winter Stargazing Guide” by Night Sky Tourist: https://nightskytourist.com/winter-stargazing-guide/ 

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Australia is a stargazing paradise and offers different night sky views than we experience in the Northern Hemisphere. In this episode, I chat with Dimitri Douchin, founder of Blue Mountains Stargazing. He shares about the unique experiences his company offers and gives us some great tips for other things to do in the area.

Dimitri is an astrophysicist and serves on the faculty of Western Sydney University where he specializes in Cultural Astronomy.

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Blue Mountains Stargazing: https://www.bluemountainsstargazing.com.au

Blue Mountains Stargazing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluemountainsstargazing/

Blue Mountains Stargazing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluemountainsstargazing/

Kirsten Banks TED Talk “65,000 Years–The Great History of Australian Aboriginal Astronomy”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYr7ZCn04eA

Night Sky Tourist #26 “Emotional Grounding and the Night Sky with Toni Kouts” (Sydney): https://nightskytourist.com/26/

Night Sky Tourirst #34 “Aboriginal Skies with Paul Curnow” (Adlaide): https://nightskytourist.com/34/

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Night Sky Tourist podcast is celebrating its first anniversary this week. But we’re also celebrating another milestone. The Night Sky Tourist website is celebrating its second anniversary. I’ve just launched a beautifully redesigned website with new features. You can also download my free guide called “Things to See in the Night Sky in 2021”. Don’t worry, you’ll get the 2022 edition at the end of December.

Would you believe that in the first 26 episodes, you’ve heard the voices of 58 different people? Fifty-eight people who have taken time to help make Night Sky Tourist a success. In this Anniversary Special, you’ll get to hear from some of them.

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Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association: http://fhdarksky.com

International Dark Sky Discovery Center: https://darkskycenter.org

Dr. Anthony Aveni: https://www.anthonyfaveni.com

Daniel J. Clark’s Delta V Productions: https://www.deltavproductions.com

Geoff Notkin’s Meteorite Men: https://www.meteoritemen.com

Geoff Notkin’s Aerolite Meteorites: https://aerolite.org

International Dark Sky Association: https://www.darksky.org

Josh Dury and Space4All: https://www.joshduryphoto-media.com

Julie Wilder’s Spiral Spectrum: https://spiralspectrum.com

John Muir Laws: https://johnmuirlaws.com

Toni Kouts: https://www.instagram.com/toni__kouts/

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Emily Rice, aka DJ Carly Sagan, is an organizer for the international Astronomy on Tap program. She’s fun and witty, but she’s also super smart! Emily is an Associate Professor of Astrophysics at Macaulay Honors College of the City University of New Yourk. She is faculty in the Physics Ph. D program and a resident research associate in the Deprtment of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History. She has a Ph.D in Astronomy & Astrophysics at UCLA and Bachelor’s degrees in Physics & Astronomy and German at the University of Pittsbugh.

Emily has the super cool job of studying low mass stars, brown dwarfs, also known as failed stars, and directly-images exoplanets…you know, planets that orbit OTHER stars outside our solar system. And she gives presentations on space and science at places like the famous Hayden Planetarium in New York City.

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Astronomy on Tap: https://astronomyontap.org

STARtorialist: https://shop.startorialist.com

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We take a little trip in this episode to the Emerald Isle of Ireland to chat with Georgia MacMillan. Georgia is the Development Officer for Ireland’s Mayo Dark Sky Park. She shares some great places for stargazing, which include observatories built in castles! She also shares about the newest International Dark Sky Park and the exciting events that they host each year. Get your green on and let’s check this place out together.

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Dark Sky Ireland: https://www.darksky.ie 

Mayo Dark Skies on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mayodarkskies 

Mayo Dark Sky Park: https://www.mayodarkskypark.ie 

Mayo Dark Sky Festival: https://www.mayodarkskyfestival.ie 

Karen Weeks (rowed the Atlantic solo): https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/healthandwellbeing/arid-40821162.html 

Light Pollution Map: https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/#zoom=4.00&lat=45.8720&lon=14.5470&state=eyJiYXNlbWFwIjoiTGF5ZXJCaW5nUm9hZCIsIm92ZXJsYXkiOiJ3YV8yMDE1Iiwib3ZlcmxheWNvbG9yIjpmYWxzZSwib3ZlcmxheW9wYWNpdHkiOjYwLCJmZWF0dXJlc29wYWNpdHkiOjg1fQ== 

Josh Dury Photo Media: https://www.joshduryphoto-media.com 

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Carl Gawboy shares his Ojibwe star culture, growing up Ojibwe in northern Minnesota, and his remarkable pictograph discoveries at Hegman Lake. These pictographs depict Ojibwe constellations, and Carl shares how the stories he heard from his father as a child helped him crack the code.

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Native Skywatchers project: https://nativeskywatchers.com/ 

Ojibwe Sky Star Map Constellation Guidebook: An Introduction to Ojibwe Star Knowledge: https://shorturl.at/EHo7U 

Talking Sky: Ojibwe Constellations as a Reflection of Life on the Land: https://shorturl.at/8cLZ4 

Shooting the Wintermaker: Ojibwe Stories of Earth and Sky: https://shorturl.at/kTfdL 

Ancient Earth and the First Ancestors: A Cultural & Geological Story: https://shorturl.at/5mfA4 

Talking Rocks: Geology and 10,000 Years of Native American Tradition in the Lake Superior Region: https://shorturl.at/AAPRe 

Fur Trade Nation: An Ojibwe’s Graphic History: https://shorturl.at/jvKdQ 

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer: https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/ 

Humans Outside podcast, Episode 186: Why Understanding Native American Astronomy Can Help You Go Outside: https://humansoutside.com/podcasts/native-american-astrology-carl-gawboy/ 

Humans Outside podcast, Episode 173: Outside After Dark- How and Why of Stargazing: https://humansoutside.com/podcasts/vicky-derksen-humans-outside-podcast/ 

US Route 89: https://usroute89.com/ 

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Michael Marlin is a dark sky ambassador for the International Astronomical Union and the International Dark Sky Association. His passion for dark sky preservation goes back to the 1980s when he produced the LUMA light show theatrical performances. He also gave a truly inspiring TEDx talk called “Embracing Darkness”.

In addition to his stories of running away with the circus, traveling the world with his juggling act, inventing a toy, and living in a treehouse in the jungle, Marlin is also the recent author of the book Astrotourism: Star Gazers, Eclipse Chasers, and the Dark Sky Movement.

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Michael Marlin: http://mindofmarlin.com

Astrotourism: Star Gazers, Eclipse Chasers, and the Dark Sky Movement by Michael Marlin: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1637420668/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

TEDx Talk “Embracing the Darkness” by Michael Marlin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8LdCpa75qw

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In this episode, we travel to Vancouver, British Columbia, on the west coast of Canada. I chatted with Robert Conrad, president of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada in Vancouver, to learn about some great ways to enjoy the night sky. I also share some super fun nighttime activities for those cloudy nights.

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Royal Astronomical Society of Canada- Vancouver: https://rasc-vancouver.com/ 

Vancouver Astronomy Meetup Group: https://www.meetup.com/astronomy-131/ 

RASC-Vancouver Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rascvancouver/ 

RASC- Vancouver Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RASCVancouver 

Whistler Astronomy Club Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/326912794079774 

Light Pollution Map: https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/ 

Native Skywatchers Ojibwe Star Map: https://www.nativeskywatchers.com/resources.html 

Stellarium: https://stellarium-web.org/ 

Clear Outside (cloud forecast & map): https://clearoutside.com/forecast/50.7/-3.52 

Lost Souls of Gastown tours: https://forbiddenvancouver.ca/lost-souls-of-gastown-vancouver-tour/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw9IayBhBJEiwAVuc3fiEmwiWlrLBVCULeer9k4mARR5hBivOF49k9vwFiC_FbJwMDha0MlhoCMlEQAvD_BwE 

Richmond Night Market: https://richmondnightmarket.com/ 

Stanley Park: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park.aspx 

Grouse Mountain: https://www.grousemountain.com/ 

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park: https://www.capbridge.com/ 

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Ric Alling chats with me about the fascinating world of how humans used the sky to develop calendars, why we invented clocks, and the benefits of getting back to seasonal living.

Ric is the manager of the Community Outreach Program at Arizona State University’s School of Earth & Space Exploration. He also puts together the programming at the Marston Exploration Theater and the Gallery of Scientific Exploration at ASU. He has a professional interest in the history of astronomy and how people through history react to scientific trends and investigations.

Rick is a board member of the Society for Cultural Astronomy in the American Southwest, which is an organization that engages with Native Americans and their cultural views of science using the backdrop of observable astronomical phenomena.

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Arizona State University’s School of Earth & Space Exploration: https://sese.asu.edu

The 4 Season Solution: A Groundbreaking Plan to Fight Burnout and Tap into Optimum Health by Dallas Hartwig: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-4-Season-Solution/Dallas-Hartwig/9781982115166

The Oxcart Man by Donald Hall: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/320517/ox-cart-man-by-donald-hall-illustrated-by-barbara-cooney/

Marking Time: The Epic Quest to Invent the Perfect Calendar by Duncan Steel: https://www.amazon.com/Marking-Time-Invent-Perfect-Calendar/dp/0471298271/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=745ba713-a518-42c6-9c00-c2806e61a14d

NASA Perseverance Rover: https://www.nasa.gov/perseverance

James Webb Telescope: https://jwst.nasa.gov

"6 Night Vision Tips for Epic Stargazing": https://nightskytourist.com/6-night-vision-tricks/

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Ted Blank, a NASA Solar System Ambassador, shares how he got involved with astronomy and dark sky preservation and encourages young people to chase after the stars, whether in their backyard or as a career.

Ted will be featured in our Q&A segments in future episodes and I wanted everyone to get to know him right from the beginning.

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The city of Tucson, Arizona, recently launched a new program for residents and tourists called the Astro Trail. You might not think you can stargaze in a city of a million people, but Tucson isn’t your typical metropolis. This is a city that takes its night sky seriously without compromising the quality of life. Arizona is affectionately known as the Astronomy State, and Tucson sits right at its heart. In this episode, Cindy Aguilar from Visit Tucson joins me to give us the scoop on the new Astro Trail program.

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2025 Stargazing Guide (FREE download):https://nightskytourist.com/guide/ 

Visit Tuscon:https://www.visittucson.org/ 

Tucson Astro Trail:https://www.visittucson.org/plan-your-visit/maps-and-guides/astro-trail/ 

DarkSky International:https://darksky.org/ 

Article:Cosmic Adventures Through Arizona’s Observatories:https://nightskytourist.com/arizona-observatories/ 

Night Sky Tourist Events Calendar:https://nightskytourist.com/events/ 

Night Sky Tourist Star Dudes:https://nightskytourist.com/stardudes/ 

Night Sky Tourist Telescope Setup & Training Sessions:nightskytourist.com/telescope

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Throughout human history, the Winter Solstice has probably been the most important and most celebrated time of the year no matter who you were or where you lived. Discover some fascinating Winter traditions from around the world.

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In this episode, I invite you to the place where I live in Fountain Hills, Arizona. I’ve invited five guests to help me show you around our International Dark Sky Community.

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Town of Fountain Hills: https://fountainhillsaz.gov/ 

Smithsonian’s “Lights Out” exhibit: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/exhibits/lights-out 

DarkSky International: https://darksky.org/ 

Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association: https://fhdarksky.com/ 

International Dark Sky Discovery Center: https://darkskycenter.org/ 

Fountain Hills Dark Sky Festival: https://fhdarksky.com/events/festival/ 

Star Dudes: https://nightskytourist.com/stardudes/ 

Adero Scottsdale Resort: https://www.aderoscottsdale.com/ 

Experience Fountain Hills: https://www.experiencefountainhills.org/ 

Desert Vibe: https://desertvibe.com/ 

Fountain Hills Conservacy of Fountain Hills: https://www.scfh.org/ 

Episode 90- Jo Marchant: https://nightskytourist.com/90/ 

Episode 74- Andrew Farnsworth: https://nightskytourist.com/74/ 

Episode 2- Marsha Diane Arnold: https://nightskytourist.com/2-2/ 

Episode 54- Marsha Diane Arnold: https://nightskytourist.com/54/ 

Episode 91- Ted Blank: https://nightskytourist.com/91/ 

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Dr. Danielle Adams is a cultural astronomer who works at Lowell Observatory as the Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer. She studies the development and transformations of indigenous Arabian astronomy through pre-Islamic poetry and Arabic historical literature.

Dr. Adams is active in informal astronomy education, speaking to various groups about Arabian cultural astronomy and the heritage of the many Arabic star names that astronomers still use today. She is inspired by the pristine desert skies to advocate for dark sky preservation.

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Dr. Danielle Adams: https://lowell.edu/people/dr-danielle-adams/

Arab Star Calendars: http://onesky.arizona.edu

Episode 5- Cultural Astronomy with Luke Edens: https://nightskytourist.com/5-2/

Episode 9- Mayan Archaeoastronomy with Dr. Anthony Aveni: https://nightskytourist.com/9-2/

Comet maps: https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/spot-circumpolar-comet-ztf-c-2022-e3-in-binoculars/

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Hear the behind-the-scenes story of what led to the creation of Night Sky Tourist. I share about experiences under the night sky from my own childhood, my experience in teaching naked eye astronomy to high school students...and their parents...and how I got involved in dark sky preservation efforts.

I also give a sneak peek into the future of Night Sky Tourist.

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“The City Dark” documentary by Ian Cheney:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGyFsMCsQNE

Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association:

http://fhdarksky.com

International Dark Sky Discovery Center:

https://darkskycenter.org

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In ancient times, nobody celebrated the New Year on January 1, or any other random day of the year. New Year’s Day was attached to an astronomically significant day, like the Spring Equinox or the Winter Solstice. In this episode, I take you back in time to follow the history of creating a more accurate calendar and how January 1 became the New Year for most people.

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I didn’t share any links in this episode, but here are some great websites with resources to get you started into a new year:

• The 12-Week Year by Brian P. Moran: https://12weekyear.com
• Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
• Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo: https://everythingisfigureoutable.com
• The 5-Second Rule by Mel Robbins: https://www.melrobbins.com/5secondrule
• Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/big-magic/
• In Defense of Food by Michal Pollan: https://michaelpollan.com/books/in-defense-of-food/
• Healthy As F*ck by Oonagh Duncan: https://www.oonaghduncan.com

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We’re taking a tour of the Northern night sky to identify the North Star and get to know the nearby constellations that circle it, also known as the Circumpolar Constellations. I’ll also share the Greek story of Ursa Major and introduce you to how other cultures saw this group of stars.

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Full Moon Fitness Walk: https://nightskytourist.com/events/ 

Episode 82- Andromeda’s Star Story from the Greeks: https://nightskytourist.com/82/ 

“Winter Stargazing Guide” by Night Sky Tourist: https://nightskytourist.com/winter-stargazing-guide/ 

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Meteorite hunter extraordinaire, Geoff Notkin, joins us in part one of this two-part episode to share about his adventures in chasing meteorites. He also shares tips for hunting meteorites on your own. 

Check out the Night Sky Tourist Facebook page for a special giveaway of Geoff’s award-winning book, “How to Find Treasure from Space: The Expert Guide to Meteorite Hunting and Identification”.

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Aerolite Meteorites: https://aerolite.org

“How to Find Treasure from Space: The Expert Guide to Meteorite Hunting and Identification”: https://aerolite.org/shop/meteorite-books/

Meteorite Men tv show: https://aerolite.org/meteorite-men/

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Stéphane Picard launched Cliff Valley Astronomy during the COVID pandemic by offering small star parties. It didn’t take long for it to grow into a full-fledge astrotourism business based in New Brunswick, Canada, with plans for a grand event for the April 2024 total solar eclipse. Stéphane is an astronomer, astrophotographer, and an astropreneur. He’s also a member of the Saint John Astronomy Club and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada’s New Brunswick Centre. Visit NightSkyTourist.com/62 for more information about this episode. CHECK OUT THESE LINKS: Cliff Valley Astronomy: https://www.cliffvalleyastronomy.com  Saint John Astronomy Club: http://sjastronomy.ca  Royal Astronomical Society of Canada New Brunswick Centre: https://rascnb.ca  April 8, 2024’s Total Solar Eclipse: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/eclipses/2024/apr-8-total/overview/  FOLLOW NIGHT SKY TOURIST ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightSkyTourist  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightskytourist/  SPREAD THE WORD Help us reach more people by subscribing to the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with others. GET TO KNOW US MORE Visit NightSkyTourist.com to read our great blog articles, check out our resource page, and sign up for our newsletters. Our monthly newsletter has content that is exclusive for subscribers. SHARE YOUR QUESTION We want to hear your questions. They could even become part of a future Q&A. Record your question in a voice memo on your smartphone and email it to us at Hello@NightSkyTourist.com. COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS Email us at Hello@NightSkyTourist.com.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a pristine International Dark Sky Sanctuary at the top of Minnesota. I chat with Ann Schwaller, the Program Manager for this wilderness area, about the night sky in this area and all the amazing ways people can recreate there.

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Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: https://www.fs.usda.gov/superior 

Portage: A Family, A Canoe, and the Search for the Good Life by Sue Leaf: https://www.upress.umn.edu/book-division/books/portage 

Starry Skies North: https://starryskiesnorth.org 

University of Minnesota, Duluth Observatory: https://scse.d.umn.edu/about/departments-and-programs/physics-astronomy-department/observatory 

4 Sources of Campground Light Pollution: https://nightskytourist.com/campground-light-pollution/ 

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There’s a lot of hype around meteor showers, but sometimes you can feel disappointed after waiting and seeing nothing. Ted Blank, a NASA Solar System Ambassador, shares with us about what we see when we see a shooting star and the best times of year to see them to get the most bang for our stargazing buck.

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CHECK OUT THESE LINKS FROM EPISODE 111:

Episode 1: Ted Blank, NASA Solar System Ambassador: https://nightskytourist.com/1-2/ 

Episode 25: Buying a Telescope with Ted Blank: https://nightskytourist.com/25/ 

Episode 71: What the Devil is an Occultaions with Ted Blank: https://nightskytourist.com/71/ 

Episode 91: Q&A with Ted Blank, NASA Solar System Ambassador: https://nightskytourist.com/91/ 

Episode 19: Chasing Meteorites with Geoff Notkin: https://nightskytourist.com/19-2/ 

Episode 20: Treasures from Space with Geoff Notkin: https://nightskytourist.com/20-2/ 

The Night the Stars Fell (1833): https://explorersweb.com/the-1833-meteor-shower/ 

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I’m officially naming Highway 89, from the border of Mexico to the border of Canada, America’s Starlight Highway. And with the two big announcements I make in this episode, you’ll agree that I’m uniquely qualified to give it that title. I’m joined by James Cowlin to talk about a website he started years ago called USroute89.com. This episode is as much a celebration of two incredible bits of news as it is an inspiration for your future road trips.

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2025 Stargazing Guide (FREE download): https://nightskytourist.com/guide/ 

USroute89.com: https://usroute89.com/ 

National Geographic’s “Top 10 Drivers’ Drives” article: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/drivers-drives-traveler 

Sanpitch Dragon article & video: https://usroute89.com/us-route-89-roadside-diversion-sanpitch-dragon/

James Cowlin Photographs: https://www.jamescowlin.com/index 

Sway Wild: https://swaywild.com/

Sway Wild on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swaywild/ 

Sway Wild “Highway 89”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuBTvbFi5tg 

Osha Gray Davidson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oshagraydavidson/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR13XamY00RwkZ0uTTYrigv9mxEhuSrsGgj6yFxs0IgJIlGsL8QXIqlzRzQ_aem_W9Ej-pS88TcF0wAW6goR3w 

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We often equate myths with fiction. I’m going to introduce you to a new perspective by showing you how scientific knowledge was often embedded in ancient star stories. Star stories were more than just children’s fables to entertain the family around the campfire at night. 

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Full Moon Fitness Walk, February 24, 2024: https://nightskytourist.com/events/ 

International Dark Sky Discovery Center: https://darkskycenter.org/ 

Episode 87- Meet the Pleiades, the Seven Sisters: https://nightskytourist.com/87/ 

Episode 85- The First Astronomers: How Indigenous Elders Read the Stars with Duane Hamacher: https://nightskytourist.com/85/  

Episode 5- Cultural Astronomy with Luke Edens: https://nightskytourist.com/5-2/ 

Episode 9- Mayan Archaeoastronomy and the Apocalypse with Dr. Anthony Aveni: https://nightskytourist.com/9-2/ 

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How much bright sunlight enters your eyes each day? How dark is your nighttime? In this episode, we dive into the cascade of hormones released in our bodies from early morning until late at night and how our lifestyle hijacks it. We talk about how to measure the light around us and what we can do to improve our bright days and dark nights for better physical and mental health.

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International Dark Sky Discovery Center: https://darkskycenter.org 

The 4 Season Solution: The Groundbreaking New Plan for Feeling Better, Living Well, and Powering Down Our Always-On Lives by Dallas Hartwig: https://www.amazon.com/Season-Solution-Groundbreaking-Powering-Always/dp/1982115157/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= 

Chasing the Sun: How the Science of Sunlight Shapes Our Bodies and Minds by Linda Geddes: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Sun-Science-Sunlight-Shapes/dp/1643132172 

Lux meters for iOS: 

• Light Meter by Lightray Innovation (free trial): https://apps.apple.com/sc/app/light-meter-lm-3000/id1554264761 

• Lux Light Meter by Nipakul Buttua (free with ads): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lux-light-meter-free/id1171685960 

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In this episode, we take a stargazing tour across the night sky. While we’re at it, we’re going to spend some time getting to know Jupiter, also known as the King of the Planets.

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“Build a Backyard Compass with Seasonal Markers”: https://nightskytourist.com/backyard-compass/ 

Episode 54- Extraordinary Night Sky-Themed Books for Children: https://nightskytourist.com/54/ 

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Jo Marchant is the author of Human Cosmos: Civilization and the Stars, a spectacular book about humanity’s relationship with the night sky for thousands of years. Her writing explores the nature of humanity and our universe, from the mind-body connection to the mysteries of past civilizations and the awesome power of the night sky.

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Jo Marchant: https://jomarchant.com/ 

Fountain Hills Dark Sky Festival: https://fhdarksky.com/ 

Episode 2- Marsha Diane Arnold, Lights Out: https://nightskytourist.com/2-2/ 

Episode 54- Extraordinary Night-Sky Themed Books for Children: https://nightskytourist.com/54/ 

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Ted Blank returns to Night Sky Tourist to talk about occultations and his latest adventure in recording one from his backyard. Astronomy is the oldest science, and it’s one of the only sciences that still relies on amateurs to help gather data. Ted shares how you can use your free time to record occultations and contribute to science.

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International Occultation Timing Association: https://occultations.org 

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Geoff Notkin, star of the tv show Meteorite Men, stops in to chat about the auction for his personal meteorite collection that ends on June 22, 2022. Learn about his 30 years in the world of meteorites, how he assembled his collection over the years, and details about this one-of-a-kind auction.

You can catch my previous episodes with Geoff Notkin:

Episode 19 Chasing Meteorites with Geoff Notkin part 1: https://nightskytourist.com/19-2/

Episode 20 Treasures from Space with Geoff Notkin part 2: https://nightskytourist.com/20-2/

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Heritage Auctions: https://www.ha.com/information/geoff-notkin-collection.s?type=surl-notkin

Geoffrey Notkin on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spacerocks

Geoffrey Notkin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geoffnotkin/

Geoffrey Notkin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/geoffnotkin

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If you’ve never seen the Milky Way reflecting over a lake, you need to visit Prineville Reservoir State Park in Central Oregon. George Faria, the Park Ranger Supervisor, gives us an inside look at this certified International Dark Sky Park and it will inspire you to load up the car and head to the West Coast.

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Prineville Reservoir State Park: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=26

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Harun Memedinovic is one of the founders of Skyglow Project. In this episode, we chat about our shared love for dark sky advocacy and how Harun uses his photography skills to bring attention to the issue of light pollution, or skyglow.

Harun is an award-winning photographer and videographer whose work has been featured in National Geographic, BBC Earth, Vogue Italia, Astronomy Magazine, Wired, Forbes, and so much more. He’s also an author of three books and has been the subject of a TEDx Talk.More recently, he was the cinematographer and co-producer for “Ice on Fire”, an HBO feature documentary produced by Leonardo DiCaprio.

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Skyglow Project: https://skyglowproject.com

Bloodhoney (Harun’s personal project site): http://www.bloodhoney.com

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Justina Parsons-Bernstein takes us into the world of dark skies across Utah’s State Parks. In fact, she created the Utah State Parks Dark Sky Initiative in 2015. Find out some of the very best places in Utah to see a pristine dark sky and also where to go to find an ancient cultural astronomy site.

LINKS:

UTAH STATE PARKS STARRY NIGHTS INITIATIVE

https://stateparks.utah.gov/activities/dark-sky/

UTAH STATE PARKS DARK SKY EVENTS

https://stateparks.utah.gov/activities/dark-sky/dark-sky-events/

Utah.com Website Collection of Articles on International Dark Sky Places in Utah

https://www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/dark-sky-parks

Links to some Dark Sky educational courses that Justina developed in conjunction with Utah State University Extension:

Dark Sky Observations Master Naturalist Course

https://extensioncourses.usu.edu/product/dark-sky-observations/

4-H Discover Dark Sky

https://extension.usu.edu/utah4h/discover

And don't forget to check out all the Facebook pages of Utah State Parks International Dark Sky Parks. They post lots of interesting dark sky-related information, photos, videos and events.

Utah State Parks International Dark Sky Parks

• Dead Horse Point State Park, 2016

• Goblin Valley State Park, 2016

• Antelope Island State Park, 2017

• Steinaker State Park, 2018

• East Canyon State Park, 2020

• Jordanelle State Park, 2021

• Kodachrome Basin State Park, 2021

• Rockport State Park, 2021

• Fremont Indian State Park, 2021

• Goosenecks State Park, 2021

Skywatcher by Jamie Hogan: https://www.jamiehogan.com 

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Matthew Jackson is an astrophotographer who recently opened an art gallery in Livingston, Montana. His gallery, called Montana Dark Sky Photography, features astrophotography exclusively. I chat with Matt in-person at his gallery to find out how he got started, about his pandemic road trip, and his dark sky advocacy. I also share some amazing places you should visit when you go to Livingston or Paradise Valley. See the link to all the mentioned locations in the links below. Visit NightSkyTourist.com/76 for more information about this episode. CHECK OUT THESE LINKS: Montana Dark Sky Photography: https://www.mtdarkstarphotography.com  Matthew Jackson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtdarkstar/  Matthew Jackson on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtdarkstarphotography/  Explore Livingston: https://www.explorelivingstonmt.com  Livingston Depot Center: https://www.livingstondepot.org  Murray Bar & Hotel: https://www.murrayblock.com  Sage Lodge: https://sagelodge.com  Pine Creek Lodge: https://pinecreeklodgemontana.com  Episode 1- Ted Blank: https://nightskytourist.com/1-2/  Episode 50- Lynn Powers, Southwest Montana Astronomical Society: https://nightskytourist.com/50/  Episode 75- Dori Gorczyca, Glacier National Park: https://nightskytourist.com/75/  SkyView Lite stargazing app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.t11.skyviewfree&hl=en_US&gl=US  Rate Night Sky Tourist with 5 stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. THANK YOU! FOLLOW NIGHT SKY TOURIST ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightSkyTourist  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightskytourist/  SPREAD THE WORD Help us reach more people by subscribing to the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with others. GET TO KNOW US MORE Visit NightSkyTourist.com to read our great blog articles, check out our resource page, and sign up for our newsletters. Our monthly newsletter has content that is exclusive for subscribers. SHARE YOUR QUESTION We want to hear your questions. They could even become part of a future Q&A. Record your question in a voice memo on your smartphone and email it to us at Hello@NightSkyTourist.com. COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS Email us at Hello@NightSkyTourist.com.

Bettymaya Foott from the International Dark Sky Association joins us to talk about the upcoming International Dark Sky Week on April 5-12, 2021. Bettymaya shares about growing up under the pristine dark skies of Moab, Utah and how she learned about light pollution for the first time. She also gives some great tips for anyone who wants something really easy to do to help protect the night skies, beginning in their own backyard.

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International Dark Sky Week, April 5-11, 2022:

https://idsw.darksky.org

Dark Sky Friendly Home Lighting Program:

https://idsw.darksky.org/activities/dark-sky-friendly-home/

“The City Dark” documentary:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1863406/

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Night Sky Tourist is celebrating our anniversary with a stellar episode. Be sure to vote in our poll on Spotify for this episode before it closes!

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Episode 29- Humans Outside with Amy Bushatz: https://nightskytourist.com/29/ 

Episode 2- Lights Out! with Marsha Diane Arnold: https://nightskytourist.com/2-2/ 

Episode 54- Night Sky-Themed Children’s Books feat. Marsha Diane Arnold: https://nightskytourist.com/54/ 

Episode 9- Mayan Archaeoastronomy with Dr. Anthony Aveni: https://nightskytourist.com/9-2/ 

“Star Talk Radio” with Neil deGrasse Tyson: https://startalkmedia.com/ 

Episode 44- Calendars, Clocks & Seasonal Living with Ric Alling: https://nightskytourist.com/44-2/ 

Debi Novotny (children’s book author): https://www.debinovotny.com/ 

Osha Gray Davidson: https://www.instagram.com/oshadavidson/?hl=en 

“The Best of Enemies”: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4807408/ 

Star Dudes: https://nightskytourist.com/stardudes/ 

Adero Scottsdale Resort: https://www.aderoscottsdale.com/ 

Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association: https://fhdarksky.com/ 

International Dark Sky Discovery Center: https://darkskycenter.org/

Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills: https://www.scfh.org/ 

Badlands Observatory: https://www.badlandsobservatory.com/ 

Spotify- Night Sky Tourist: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hCyMBYLgmOQknyN54JKpN 

Mark Derksen- Dirk’s Electric:https://dirkselectric.com/ 

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South Dakota is far more than harsh winters and endless prairie. The western part of the state is full of exciting things to do and see: Mt. Rushmore, the Black Hills, fossil digs, Badlands National Park, and so much more. But if you plan a trip there, you should put at the top of your list Badlands Observatory. This amazing night sky destination is located in Quinn, South Dakota, only a few miles from Badlands National Park. It’s owned by Ron Dyvig and Teresa Hofer who join me in this episode to talk about their special slice of heaven under the stars.

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Badlands Observatory: https://www.badlandsobservatory.com

Big and Little Parks: https://bigandlittleparks.com

Big and Little Parks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigandlittleparks/

Big and Little Parks Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheParkPages

Badlands National Park: https://www.nps.gov/badl/

Wall, SD: https://www.wall-badlands.com

Mt. Rushmore: https://www.nps.gov/moru/

Custer State Park: https://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/parks-monuments/custer-state-park

Wind Cave National Park: https://www.nps.gov/wica/

Jewel Cave National Monument: https://www.nps.gov/jeca/

Black Hills & Badlands: https://www.blackhillsbadlands.com

Deadwood, SD: https://www.deadwood.com

Lead, SD: https://www.leadmethere.org

Spearfish, SD: https://visitspearfish.com

Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway: https://visitspearfish.com/blog/self-guided-tour-of-spearfish-canyon-scenic-byway

Sturgis, SD: https://www.travelsouthdakota.com/trip-ideas/road-journal/two-days-sturgis-fun-guaranteed-motorcycles-optional

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Marsha Diane Arnold is an award-winning children’s book author of more than 20 books. Her most recent book, “Lights Out”, introduces the concept of light pollution to young readers in a gentle and beautiful way through a picture book. Marsha shares her experiences with the night sky and what spared the idea for writing this book.

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Marsha’s website: https://marshadianearnold.com

“The City Dark” documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGyFsMCsQNE

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