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Port Orford Night Sky
Port Orford is home to some of the most beautiful scenery, and that includes its incredible expanse of night sky.
Light pollution - Dark Skies are not just for the Birds! April 25 Presentation
April is Earth Month, peak bird migration, and International Dark Sky Week (April 22-30). It's a perfect time to talk about light pollution.
Yachats needs to discuss “night sky” initiative and intrusive lighting
Yachats is magical place blessed with an abundance of natural beauty to enjoy. While everyone appreciates the magnificent Pacific Ocean to the west and Cape Perpetua to the south, one of the things that many people fail to realize is our magnificent nighttime sky.
Why Are Streetlights Turning Purple?
Why are streetlights turning purple article by Dark Sky Consulting, LLC
Article - Published by Dark Sky Consulting, LLC
Summary: Chromaticity shift is affecting an increasing number of commercial outdoor lighting products. This may affect public perception of solid-state lighting and could change the nature of skyglow over cities. This post explores what it is, why it's happening, and what can be done about it.
Bend's dark skies are disappearing — make a difference with responsible outdoor lighting
11/11/2022 - Bend Bulletin Article