Kendall County applies to be International Dark Sky Community Kendall County has applied to be the next Hill Country location to be deemed an "International Dark Sky Community."

This needs applause! #KendallCounty of #Texas is applying for an #InternationalDarkSky designation that would allow officials to limit new lights installed in the county, home to #Boerne, as the #HillCountry sees growing light pollution.

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#AnzaBorregoDesertStatePark #InternationalDarkSky #Night #Stars

The Marathon Uplift (pictured here) are the Northeast ridges near Marathon, Texas. These were formed by the Ouachita orogeny, which stretches through Arkansas, Oklahoma and Alabama. #texas #geology #marathontexas #bigbend #bigbendtexas #bigbendcountry #sunset #darkskypark #internationaldarksky

Space Industry Adds Threats to Astronomy, Light Pollution Remains a Big Problem Multiple effects from ever-increasing satellite launches could impact future observations; the biggest threat to astronomy, though, is still coming from the ground.

Multiple effects from ever-increasing satellite launches could impact future observations; the biggest threat to astronomy, though, is still coming from the ground. buff.ly/40Axycl
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#astronomy #stargazing #lightpollution #darkskies #internationaldarksky