Dark-sky preserve (English Wikipedia)

Clanton & Associates (May 27, 2008). "Cherry Springs State Park: Light Pollution Analysis and Recommendations" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 15, 2008. Retrieved March 21, 2009.

astrolab-parc-national-mont-megantic.org

"The Mt. Megantic IDSR". AstroLab du park national du Mt. Megantic. Retrieved October 6, 2011.

bayoffundy.com

"Stargazing in Canada's First Urban Star Park". Bay of Fundy. 16 August 2011. Archived from the original on 14 February 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2025.

bbc.co.uk

"Dark sky status awarded to Northumberland Park area". BBC News. December 9, 2013. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
"Isle of Coll secures 'dark isle' status". BBC News. December 9, 2013. Retrieved December 9, 2013.

bcmeteors.net

"Cattle Point National Urban Star Park Approved, BC Meteor Network news release, March 29, 2013". Bcmeteors.net. Archived from the original on April 14, 2015. Retrieved August 8, 2018.

berliner-zeitung.de

"Sterne Sehen Ohne Lichtverschmutzung: Deutschlands Dunkelkammer". Berliner-zeitung.de. Archived from the original on June 17, 2014. Retrieved March 3, 2014.

boto.cz

"Beskydy Dark-Sky Park". Boto.cz. 2013.

box.com

darksky.app.box.com

"International Recognition for Wai-iti Dark Sky Park". DarkSky International. 3 July 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2024.

business-standard.com

All you need to know about India's first dark sky reserve in Ladakh, Business Standard, Karthik Jerome, September 9, 2022.
"Central wildlife panel approves to upgrade IAF base near LAC in Ladakh". www.business-standard.com. September 9, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2022.

canadaeast.com

timestranscript.canadaeast.com

"esignation requires limited artificial light to protect night skies from light pollution". CanadaEast.com. July 18, 2009. Archived from the original on March 7, 2012. Retrieved December 3, 2010.

darksky.org

Harrison, Amber (2023-07-25). "Dark Sky Place types". darksky.org. DarkSky International.
"International Dark Sky Reserves". International Dark-Sky Association. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
"Natural Bridges National Monument | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2015-04-24.
"Chilean Astronomical Site Becomes World's First International Dark Sky Sanctuary". IDA. August 9, 2015. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
Harrison, Amber (2014-10-22). "Dark Sky Friendly Developments of Distinction". darksky.org. DarkSky International.
Hunter, Tim (August 28, 2015). "The World's First IDA Dark Sky Nation". IDA. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
"International Dark Sky Places". International Dark-Sky Association. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
"Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2023-06-16.
"The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA)". International Dark-Sky Association. November 7, 2019. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
"Naturpark Attersee-Traunsee | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2021-04-08.
"Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2017-04-28.
"Parc du Mont-Bellevue | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2022-09-02.
"Gabriela Mistral (Chile)". International Dark-Sky Association. 10 August 2015. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
"Petrova Gora-Biljeg | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2019-06-19.
"Vrani kamen | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2019-11-20.
"Dark Sky Park Bulbjerg | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2023-12-14.
"Mandø | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2024-03-14.
"International Dark Sky Reserves". Darksky.org. October 22, 2014. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
"Alpes Azur Mercantour (France)". International Dark-Sky Association. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
"Cévennes National Park (France)". International Dark-Sky Association. 13 August 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
"Regional Natural Park of Millevaches in Limousin (France)". International Dark-Sky Association. 30 November 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
"Winklmoosalm | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2018-05-02.
"Eifel National Park | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2015-04-24.
"Rhön (Germany)". International Dark-Sky Association. 20 January 2015. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
"Aenos National Park | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2023-06-09.
"Ramon Crater Named First International Dark Sky Place In The Mideast". Darksky.org. September 14, 2017.
"Minami-Rokuroshi | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2023-08-21.
"Bisei Town, Ibara City | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2021-11-01.
"Joya-La Barreta Ecological Park | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2023-09-29.
"Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2022-04-07.
"Aotea / Great Barrier Island (New Zealand)". International Dark-Sky Association. 25 June 2017. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
Reagan, Drew (30 January 2024). "Oxford Forest Conservation Area named New Zealand's second International Dark Sky Park". DarkSky International. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
"Stewart Island/Rakiura (New Zealand)". International Dark-Sky Association. 3 January 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
"Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve (New Zealand)". International Dark-Sky Association. 19 January 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
"Niue is World's First Country to Become a Dark Sky Place". International Dark-Sky Association. March 7, 2020. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
"Sopotnia Wielka | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2023-11-11.
"!Ae!Hai Kalahari Heritage Park (South Africa)". International Dark-Sky Association. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
"Yeongyang Firefly Eco Park | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2015-10-30.
"OM Dark Sky Park & Observatory | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2020-09-04.
"Northumberland National Park and Kielder Water & Forest Park | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2015-04-27.
"Ynys Enlli named first International Dark Sky Sanctuary in Wales, United Kingdom". International Dark-Sky Association. 23 February 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
"Elan Valley Estate | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2015-07-16.
"Snowdonia National Park (Wales)". International Dark-Sky Association. 4 December 2015. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
"Chiricahua National Monument | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2021-04-30.
"Flagstaff, Arizona | DarkSky International". dakrsky.org. 2015-01-28.
"Flagstaff Area National Monuments | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2016-05-06.
"Grand Canyon National Park | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2016-06-05.
"Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2015-04-27.
"Oracle State Park | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2015-04-27.
"Sedona, Arizona | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2015-01-28.
"Death Valley National Park | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2015-01-13.
"Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2015-09-08.
"Curecanti National Recreation Area | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2021-08-05.
"Dinosaur National Monument | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2019-04-22.
"Top of the Pines | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2021-11-23.
"Central Idaho (U.S.) | International Dark-Sky Association". International Dark-Sky Association. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
"Craters of the Moon National Monument (U.S.) | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 21 August 2017. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
"Middle Fork River Forest Preserve | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2018-11-25.
"AMC Maine Woods | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2021-05-18.
"Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2024-04-08.
"Dr. T.K. Lawless County Park | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2020-01-15.
"Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (U.S.)". International Dark-Sky Association. 9 September 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
"Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2022-10-31.
"Medicine Rocks State Park | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2020-12-21.
"Great Basin National Park". International Dark-Sky Association. 5 May 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
"Capulin Volcano National Monument | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2016-08-09.
"Chaco Culture National Historical Park International Dark Sky Park Application" (PDF). National Park Service. July 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 31, 2015. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
"New Mexican Skies Protected with Dark Sky Park Designation (press release)" (PDF). International Dark-Sky Association. August 28, 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 31, 2015. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
International Dark Sky Association Recognizes state parks in New Mexico and Washington for night sky preservation efforts Archived August 19, 2013, at the Wayback Machine, International Dark-Sky Association news release, June 29, 2010
"Big Bend National Park | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2015-01-14.
"Big Bend Ranch State Park | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2017-11-21.
"Black Gap Wildlife Management Area | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2021-08-19.
"Milton Reimers Ranch Park | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2021-11-09.
"UBarU Camp and Retreat Center | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2015-11-02.
"Antelope Island State Park | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2017-04-21.
"Arches National Park | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2019-07-05.
"Bryce Canyon National Park | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2019-08-13.
"Canyonlands National Park | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2015-08-31.
"Capitol Reef National Park". darksky.org. 2015-04-24.
"Cedar Breaks National Monument | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2017-03-02.
"Dead Horse Point State Park | DarkSky International". darksky.org/. 2016-06-01.
"North Fork Park | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2015-04-27.
"Zion National Park | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2021-06-03.
"Sky Meadows State Park | DarkSky International". darksky.org. 2021-04-07.
International Dark Sky Association. Newport State Park (U.S.).
"Rum becomes Scotland's first International Dark Sky Sanctuary". Dark Sky International. 23 August 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2025.

docs.darksky.org

"Sark Island and Hortobágy National Park earn dark sky status from the International Dark-Sky Association" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 17, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2011.
"New Zealand's Aoraki Mackenzie Named World's Largest International Dark Sky Reserve" (PDF). International Dark Sky Association. June 9, 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 10, 2012. Retrieved June 13, 2012.
"New Ohio Park Commended for Protecting the Nighttime Environment by International Dark-Sky Association (press release)" (PDF). International Dark-Sky Association. August 22, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 19, 2012. Retrieved July 18, 2012.

eso.org

"Rise of the Milky Way". Eso.org. Retrieved June 8, 2015.

fatranskatma.sk

"Park tmavej oblohy Kráľova studňa". www.fatranskatma.sk. Retrieved September 17, 2015.

floridastateparks.org

"Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park". Florida State Parks. Retrieved March 15, 2021.

gov.sk.ca

"Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park Designated as a Dark Sky Preserve". Government of Saskatchewan. October 8, 2004. Archived from the original on June 11, 2011. Retrieved November 17, 2008.

gwiezdnebieszczady.pl

"Bieszczady Starry-Sky Park". Gwiezdnebieszczady.pl. 2013. Archived from the original on February 12, 2015. Retrieved July 17, 2019.

irishtimes.com

McGreevy, Ronan. "Southwest Kerry area receives dark skies designation". Irishtimes.com. Retrieved March 3, 2014.

izera-darksky.eu

"Izera Dark-Sky Park". Izera-darksky.eu. 2009.

jsonline.com

Lee Bergquist. "Newport State Park designated as Wisconsin's first 'dark sky' park/". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 7, 2017.

latimes.com

Sahagun, Louis (July 29, 2017). Dark Sky designation puts Joshua Tree National Park in a new light. Retrieved July 30, 2017.

manetinskatma.cz

"Manětín Dark-Sky Park". Manetinskatma.cz. 2014.

marketwire.com

"Jasper National Park named world's largest dark sky preserve". Parks Canada. March 11, 2011. Retrieved March 15, 2011.

midarkskypark.org

"The Headlands". Emmet County. Retrieved December 18, 2017.

myfwc.com

"Marine Turtle Protection". Myfwc.com. Retrieved August 8, 2018.

nextrionet.com

data.nextrionet.com

"First International Dark Sky Reserve Is Announced in Québec!" (PDF). International Dark-Sky Association. September 21, 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 15, 2008. Retrieved November 26, 2008.

npr.org

Palca, Joe (February 2011). "Lights Out: Tiny Sark Named First 'Dark-Sky' Island". Npr.org. Retrieved August 8, 2018.

nps.gov

"Parashant Receives International Dark Sky Status". National Park Service. February 21, 2014. Retrieved September 13, 2016.

ontarioparks.com

"The Lake Superior Provincial Park Dark Sky Preserve". July 26, 2019.
"Dark sky preserve Archives". January 22, 2024.

oregonlive.com

Hale, Jamie (March 11, 2024). "Oregon Outback is now the largest Dark Sky Sanctuary in the world". The Oregonian. Retrieved March 14, 2024.

pc.gc.ca

"Wood Buffalo National Park". Parks Canada. August 3, 2013. Retrieved August 3, 2013.
"Fundy National Park a Dark Sky Preserve". Parks Canada. June 6, 2009. Archived from the original on February 9, 2013. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
"Kouchibouguac National Park a Dark Sky Preserve". Parks Canada. June 6, 2009. Archived from the original on October 17, 2013. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
"Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site a Dark Sky Preserve". Parks Canada. August 7, 2010. Archived from the original on October 17, 2013. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
"Dark Sky Preserve designation for Grasslands National Park". Parks Canada. October 2, 2009. Retrieved December 1, 2010.
"Government of Canada reintroduces lost species to the prairie wilderness". Parks Canada. October 2, 2009. Archived from the original on October 17, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2010.

potawatomiwildlifepark.com

"Dark sky". Potawatomi Wildlife Park. Retrieved 2024-04-13.

rasc.ca

"Royal Astronomical Society of Canada: Guidelines for Outdoor Lighting in Dark-sky Preserves (RASC-DSP-GOL)" (PDF). rasc.ca. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
Thompson, Deborah (August 2, 2013). "RASC Designates Wood Buffalo National Park as a New Dark Sky Preserve". RASC Announcements. Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Retrieved August 3, 2013.
"Irving Nature Park". Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC). 14 October 2021. Archived from the original on 14 February 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
"Gordon's Park Dark Sky Preserve". Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. November 2008. Archived from the original on November 28, 2010. Retrieved November 18, 2010.

rivermurraydarkskyreserve.org

"About Us". River Murray Dark Sky Reserve. Retrieved July 1, 2020.

state.mi.us

www2.dnr.state.mi.us

"Lake Hudson Recreation Area". dnr.state.mi.us. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
"Negwegon State Park". dnr.state.mi.us. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
"Port Crescent State Park". dnr.state.mi.us. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
"Rockport Recreation Area". dnr.state.mi.us. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
"Thompson's Harbor State Park". dnr.state.mi.us. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
"Wilderness State Park". dnr.state.mi.us. Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2024-04-12.

state.pa.us

dcnr.state.pa.us

Clanton & Associates (May 27, 2008). "Cherry Springs State Park: Light Pollution Analysis and Recommendations" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 15, 2008. Retrieved March 21, 2009.

stuff.co.nz

McCrone, John (June 9, 2012). "Stars in their eyes". The Press. pp. C1 – C3. Retrieved March 3, 2013.

svetelneznecistenie.sk

poloniny.svetelneznecistenie.sk

"Poloniny Dark-Sky Park". Poloniny.svetelneznecistenie.sk. 2010.

texashighways.com

"Stars Shine Bright in Dark Sky Parks Archived 2017-11-09 at the Wayback Machine". Texas Highways, August 6, 2014.

theguardian.com

Carrell, Severin (November 16, 2009). "Astronomers name Scottish park one of world's best stargazing sites". The Guardian. London. Retrieved November 16, 2009.
Kenny, Stuart (24 October 2024). "Stargazing on the Isle of Rum, Scotland's first dark sky sanctuary". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 February 2025.

txhillcountrytrail.com

"Dripping Springs Named The First International Dark Sky Community In Texas". Texas Hill Country Trail newsletter, March 2014.

visitpitcairn.pn

"Dark Sky Sanctuary". VisitPitcairn-DarkSky. Retrieved December 1, 2019.

wabe.org

news.wabe.org

Samuel, Molly (December 2, 2016). "South Georgia Park Celebrates 'Dark Sky' Stargazing Status". Wabe.org. Retrieved April 12, 2017.

web.archive.org

"First International Dark Sky Reserve Is Announced in Québec!" (PDF). International Dark-Sky Association. September 21, 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 15, 2008. Retrieved November 26, 2008.
"Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park Designated as a Dark Sky Preserve". Government of Saskatchewan. October 8, 2004. Archived from the original on June 11, 2011. Retrieved November 17, 2008.
"Cattle Point National Urban Star Park Approved, BC Meteor Network news release, March 29, 2013". Bcmeteors.net. Archived from the original on April 14, 2015. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
"Fundy National Park a Dark Sky Preserve". Parks Canada. June 6, 2009. Archived from the original on February 9, 2013. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
"Irving Nature Park". Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC). 14 October 2021. Archived from the original on 14 February 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
"Stargazing in Canada's First Urban Star Park". Bay of Fundy. 16 August 2011. Archived from the original on 14 February 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
"Kouchibouguac National Park a Dark Sky Preserve". Parks Canada. June 6, 2009. Archived from the original on October 17, 2013. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
"esignation requires limited artificial light to protect night skies from light pollution". CanadaEast.com. July 18, 2009. Archived from the original on March 7, 2012. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
"Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site a Dark Sky Preserve". Parks Canada. August 7, 2010. Archived from the original on October 17, 2013. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
"Gordon's Park Dark Sky Preserve". Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. November 2008. Archived from the original on November 28, 2010. Retrieved November 18, 2010.
"Sterne Sehen Ohne Lichtverschmutzung: Deutschlands Dunkelkammer". Berliner-zeitung.de. Archived from the original on June 17, 2014. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
"Sark Island and Hortobágy National Park earn dark sky status from the International Dark-Sky Association" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 17, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2011.
"New Zealand's Aoraki Mackenzie Named World's Largest International Dark Sky Reserve" (PDF). International Dark Sky Association. June 9, 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 10, 2012. Retrieved June 13, 2012.
"Bieszczady Starry-Sky Park". Gwiezdnebieszczady.pl. 2013. Archived from the original on February 12, 2015. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
"Chaco Culture National Historical Park International Dark Sky Park Application" (PDF). National Park Service. July 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 31, 2015. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
"New Mexican Skies Protected with Dark Sky Park Designation (press release)" (PDF). International Dark-Sky Association. August 28, 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 31, 2015. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
International Dark Sky Association Recognizes state parks in New Mexico and Washington for night sky preservation efforts Archived August 19, 2013, at the Wayback Machine, International Dark-Sky Association news release, June 29, 2010
"New Ohio Park Commended for Protecting the Nighttime Environment by International Dark-Sky Association (press release)" (PDF). International Dark-Sky Association. August 22, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 19, 2012. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
"Stars Shine Bright in Dark Sky Parks Archived 2017-11-09 at the Wayback Machine". Texas Highways, August 6, 2014.
"Government of Canada reintroduces lost species to the prairie wilderness". Parks Canada. October 2, 2009. Archived from the original on October 17, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2010.

wgcu.org

news.wgcu.org

"Experience A 'Dark Sky Park' in Florida". July 13, 2017.