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Dark Skies: Additional Resources

This guide will highlight resources that will aid and enhance the stargazer's and amateur astronomer's experience and enjoyment of the night sky.

Outside resources

These are resources that exist outside of Saint Louis County Library that may help with your dark sky stargazing journey.

Dark Sky International

Dark Sky International
Organization committed to preserving the dark sky and fighting light pollution. Find a list of Dark Sky Places and ways you can reduce light pollution on your own.
Dark Sky Missouri
Missouri chapter of Dark Sky International, find local happenings and activities.

Astrotourism

Utah state guide for businesses on Astrotourism
Guide primarily aimed at the tourism and travel industry highlighting the opportunities and expectations in Astrotourism.

Federal Governmnet Public Lands Dark Sky Information

St. Louis Astronomical Society

St. Louis Astronomical Society
Find local stargazing and astronomical viewing events

Night Sky Maps

Light Pollution Map
View global values of Artificial Light at Night in various measurements.
Artificial Sky Globe
Interactive globe to view geographic areas and the night sky averages
The New World Atlas of Artificial Sky Brightness
Zoomable map of artificial light.
Blue Marble Night Lights
Map of global night lights.

Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace organization's guide for reducing and eliminating light pollution in wild spaces

Apps for sky finding

Search your favorite app marketplace (App Store or Google Play) for apps that would aid in star finding.

Globe at Night

Globe at Night
Citizen Science campaign highlighting light pollution and a chance to add to the measurement of the darkness of the night sky
Globe at Night Reporting app
App to report night sky observations to NOIR lab/NSF researchers

Clear Sky

Global Clear Sky Charts
Use these to determine where and when the best times are for viewing dark skies, a cloudy night can diminish enjoyment of the night.
St. Couis Clear Sky Chart
Regional clear sky chart

Night Sky Tourist

Night Sky Tourist
Website, blog, podcast and more dedicated to stargazing and the night sky.

Dark Sky Places

Go Astronomy Dark Sky Places in Missouri
List of some Missouri Dark Sky Places.
Dark Sky International Designated Place Finder
Find location by geography and type.

Last Updated: Jul 3, 2024 9:59 PM
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Subjects: DIY Resources, Homeschool Resources

Tags: Astronomy, Astrophotograhy, Binocular, Dark Skies, Light Pollution, Telescope, Travel