Looking for an astronomy fix?ÌýWe've gotÌýyou covered.
Interested in stargazing? Visit Sommers-Bausch Observatory (next to Fiske) ---Ìýthe observatory provides free open houses throughout the year.
Photo of the Veil NebulaÌýcourtesy of Stephan Abraas, Stargate Observatory
More Astronomy Resources
Astronomy-related websites
Enjoy our favorite astronomy-related websites for up-to-date information on what’s up in the sky, NASA news, beautiful astronomy images, eclipses, satellites, plus more.
- Astronomy magazine -Ìý
- Astronomy Picture of the Day -Ìý
- Heavens-Above -Ìý
- International Dark Sky Association -Ìý
- NASA -Ìý
- NASA -ÌýÌýand aÌýÌýfor Earth Day
- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory videos -Ìý
- NASA Eclipse InformationÌý-Ìý
- from the International Astronomical UnionÌý
- Sky & Telescope magazine -Ìý
Learn about light pollution
You canÌýlearn more about light pollution and how you can help save our starry skies watchÌýÌýfrom theÌýÌý²¹²Ô»åÌý. Starry skies are a vanishing treasure because light pollution is washing away our view of the cosmos. It not only threatens astronomy but also disrupts wildlife, and affects human health. The glows over cities and towns — seen so clearly from space — are testament to the billions of dollars spent in wasted energy byÌýlighting up the sky.ÌýThe video introduces and illustrates some of the issues regarding light pollution and suggests three simple actions people can take to help mitigate it.
To learn more about local efforts to mitigate light pollution check out theÌýHomeowner's Guide to Boulder's Outdoor Lighting Ordinance.
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