The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is an organization committed to educating the public about light pollution and any other light abuse to our dark sky’s. Read more about the IDA and dark sky organization.
The IDA is holding its first annual Southwest Night Sky Conference hosted by the New Mexico Heritage Preservation Alliance at the Tacos Convention Center. The conference will be held September 13-15, 2007.
The IDA hopes that all who value the rich cultural heritage of the Southwest, who seek proven methods and resources for dark sky preservation, and who want to be inspired and expand their knowledge of the treasure we have in our pristine night sky will attend.
The conference will many special events and guest speakers. The most memorable will be the Welcoming Dessert Reception at El Monte Sagrado Resort, A “backyard Astronomy”, Expo at the Taos Convention Center, and a Tacos Pueblo Tour. For more information on the Southwest Night Sky Conference click here.
