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The Grim Reaper – Lord Of The Rings

The Grim Reaper – Lord Of The Rings

19 Sep 2024

The brilliant star in our western evening twilight is Venus. Although not so conspicuous, there is another planet in our evening sky. This is Saturn which looks like a bright yellowish star in the constellation of Aquarius. Saturn will be due north around midnight. On...

Why It’s Time for a Worldwide Lights-Out Program

14 Apr 2023

“One-third of the world’s population can’t see the starry band of light in the night sky that makes up the Milky Way—the vast spiraled arms of our own galaxy. The stunning array is now rendered invisible for some 60 percent of Europeans and almost 80 percent of...

Official report on the Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve

16 Feb 2023

“The newly certified Wairarapa International Dark Sky Reserve covers the areas of Carterton District and South Wairarapa District. The dark core of the reserve is formed by DOC’s Aorangi Forest Park, shown in the map below. The intention is to work to add...

Wairarapa receives Dark Sky Reserve Status

1 Jan 2023

“Thanks to half a decade of advocacy by a small group of local volunteers, seeking answers in the stars will be preserved in Wairarapa for generations to come, now that the International Dark-Sky Association [IDA] has finally granted the region Dark Sky Reserve...