2007 National-Dark Sky Week Celebration

Light pollution is a continuing problem around the world, as populations continue to grow, so does every night light pollution.  The glow from outdoor lights take that prescious view of our stars away from astronomers and romantics.  This over glow of outdoor light wastes energy, changes the natural cycle of nocturnal animals and has the potential to cause health problems.

This event was founded in 2003 by Jennifer Barlow and this is the fifth annual National Dark-Sky Week that is taking place right now April 17-24.  Also endorsed by the International Dark-Sky Assosiation, American Astronomical Society, and the Astronomical League.  The National Dark-Sky Week wants to reduce light pollution by educating our population of better outdoor lighting practices.

Jennifer Barlow observes that "National Dark-Sky Week is a great opportunity to dust off the old telescope from the attic and share in the wonder of the universe that has been part of the human tradition for thousands of years."

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