Wellington Regional Council, NZ hosted "Dark Sky" events and activities to reduce light pollution

Wellington Regional Council, NZ light pollution events

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Wellington Regional Council created a series of "Dark Sky" events to highlight the importance of protecting the night skies from light pollution and celebrating biodiversity. The Council partnered with the Wellington Astronomical Society to host the "Dark Sky" event activities which included star gazing, night-time photography, and astronomy lessons. The event series was designed to educate the community on conservation topics, encourage sustainability, and reduce the use of artificial light.

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International Dark Sky Association | International Dark-Sky Association

Welcome to the WAS website - Wellington Astronomical Society

The Wellington Astronomical Society promotes astronomy in and around the Wellington region. We hold regular activities and meetings with guest speakers, hire telescopes to members, provide a monthly newsletter as well as much more.

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