is being petitioned by the Town of Castle Valley to be designated an International Dark Sky Community, in recognition of local efforts to preserve the night sky through responsible lighting policies. Faster, please!
Milky Way Galaxy spanning the community of Castle Valley. This image was shot around 2 am under a new moon, when it is completely dark. It’s easy to see that there’s one light polluter who doesn’t have appropriately shielded outdoor fixtures at the lower right. Hmm. I’ll have to chat with the homeowner.