Cedar Breaks National Monument is a true hidden gem in Southern Utah. At over 10,000 feet, this International Dark Sky Park is perfect for undisturbed stargazing. Matthias Schmitt leads the night sky programs at Cedar Breaks and shares what makes this place so special. His passion for the stars spills into astronomy outreach and events, STEM education opportunities, and taking people on a journey to the stars. 

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Cedar Breaks National Monument: https://www.nps.gov/cebr/ 

Cedar Breaks on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CedarBreaksNPS 

Cedar Breaks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedarbreaksnps 

Space Racers television show: https://www.spaceracers.com/ 

Fall Stargazing Guide: https://nightskytourist.com/fall-stargazing-guide-2/ 

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There are so many anecdotes about how stargazing has helped people cope with their mental health afflictions, including anxiety and depression. The Office of Astronomy for Development in South Africa is now working on studies to discover the science behind those personal stories. Joyful Mdhluli shares about the work that’s being done and gives some tips on how to turn an ordinary stargazing experience into something more.

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Office of Astronomy for Development: https://www.astro4dev.org/ 

OAD on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iau_oad/ 

OAD on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astro4dev/ 

Episode 28- Restoring Darkness to the Night Sky with John Barentine: https://nightskytourist.com/28/ 

Episode 65- Chasing Stars from Kenya to Slovenia with Samyukta Manikumar: https://nightskytourist.com/65/ 

Episode 26- Emotional Grounding & the Night Sky with Toni Kouts: https://nightskytourist.com/26/ 

Episode 104- The Subversive Power of the Night Self with Annabel Abbs-Streets: https://nightskytourist.com/104/ 

Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How it Can Transform Your Life: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/622175/awe-by-dacher-keltner/ 

Fall Stargazing Guide: https://nightskytourist.com/fall-stargazing-guide-2/ 

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Carl Gawboy shares his Ojibwe star culture, growing up Ojibwe in northern Minnesota, and his remarkable pictograph discoveries at Hegman Lake. These pictographs depict Ojibwe constellations, and Carl shares how the stories he heard from his father as a child helped him crack the code.

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Native Skywatchers project: https://nativeskywatchers.com/ 

Ojibwe Sky Star Map Constellation Guidebook: An Introduction to Ojibwe Star Knowledge: https://shorturl.at/EHo7U 

Talking Sky: Ojibwe Constellations as a Reflection of Life on the Land: https://shorturl.at/8cLZ4 

Shooting the Wintermaker: Ojibwe Stories of Earth and Sky: https://shorturl.at/kTfdL 

Ancient Earth and the First Ancestors: A Cultural & Geological Story: https://shorturl.at/5mfA4 

Talking Rocks: Geology and 10,000 Years of Native American Tradition in the Lake Superior Region: https://shorturl.at/AAPRe 

Fur Trade Nation: An Ojibwe’s Graphic History: https://shorturl.at/jvKdQ 

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer: https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/ 

Humans Outside podcast, Episode 186: Why Understanding Native American Astronomy Can Help You Go Outside: https://humansoutside.com/podcasts/native-american-astrology-carl-gawboy/ 

Humans Outside podcast, Episode 173: Outside After Dark- How and Why of Stargazing: https://humansoutside.com/podcasts/vicky-derksen-humans-outside-podcast/ 

US Route 89: https://usroute89.com/ 

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Meet Dudley Edmondson, a nature advocate, author, photographer, and public speaker. We discuss the importance for getting kids outdoors and the impact that time in nature can have in their lives. We also tackle the subject of inequity of access to nature for urban youth and children of color.

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Dudley Edomondson: https://dudleyedmondson.com

NASA’s Mars Rover “Perseverance”: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/

“Black History Month: Diversity in Astronomy”: https://nightskytourist.com/diversity-in-astronomy/

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On this episode, we take a trip to Flagstaff, Arizona, the world’s first International Dark Sky Community. It is home of Lowell Observatory where Pluto was discovered in 1930. This is our introduction to AstroTourism.

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Flagstaff Dark Sky Coalition: http://www.flagstaffdarkskies.org

Lowell Observatory: https://lowell.edu

International Dark Sky Association: https://www.darksky.org

New Horizons Spacecraft: https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/newhorizons/main/index.html

“Flagstaff, Arizona: Best in Astrotourism”: https://nightskytourist.com/flagstaff-dark-sky-astrotourism/

Dark Skies: A Practical Guide to Astrotourism by Lonely Planet: https://shop.lonelyplanet.com/products/dark-skies-1

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Our guest in this episode is Julie Wilder, founder and owner of Spiral Spectrum. Julie creates unique cosmic calendars unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. She has combined her intense interest of the night sky with her incredible artistic talent to produce a calendar of the night sky for all 365 days.

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Spiral Spectrum: https://spiralspectrum.com

“January New Moon in 2021”: https://nightskytourist.com/january-new-moon-2021/

“Astrology vs. Astronomy: Are They the Same?”: https://nightskytourist.com/astronomy-vs-astrology/

MoonMap 260: https://www.amazon.com/Orion-51919-MoonMap-260-Black/dp/B00G4MRCAO

Download our 2021 Moon Calendar: https://nightskytourist.com/2021/

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Our guest in this episode is Luke Edens, the Vice President of the Phoenix Chapter of the International Dark Sky Association. He is also involved in a group called Southwest Cultural Astronomy and he joins us to discuss the topic of cultural astronomy. What is it? Where can you find it?

Luke is also an Emergency Room nurse, so we say THANK YOU for working on the front lines during this pandemic.

We are kicking off our “Year of the Moon” in this episode during our night sky tour.

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Phoenix Chapter of International Dark Sky Association: https://idaphoenixarea.org

“The Myster of Chaco Canyon” narrated by Robert Redford: https://solsticeproject.org/Chaco_Films_Videos/The_Mystery_of_Chaco_Canyon/

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Our guest in this episode is Ranger Amy Burnett, a wildlife expert with the Arizona Game and Fish. She is well-loved in her community for rescuing injured and sick wild animals from people’s yards, for her lively presentations that include live animals, and for her appearances on morning news shows around Phoenix, Arizona.

In this episode, we tackle issues related to the impact of light pollution on wildlife and discuss easy things anyone can do to reduce light pollution on their own property.

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Sky & Telescope’s Skywatch 2021 magazine:

https://www.shopatsky.com/skywatch-2021

“When March 25 Was America’s New Year”:

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In this special Winter Solstice episode, members of the Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association in Arizona share ancient cultural tales of this significant seasonal observance. They will take you on a journey around the world to times long ago up to the present day.

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Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association: http://fhdarksky.com

“The Return of the Light: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice” by Carolyn McVickar Edwards: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Light-Twelve-Around-Solstice/dp/1569243603

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Marsha Diane Arnold is an award-winning children’s book author of more than 20 books. Her most recent book, “Lights Out”, introduces the concept of light pollution to young readers in a gentle and beautiful way through a picture book. Marsha shares her experiences with the night sky and what spared the idea for writing this book.

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“The City Dark” documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGyFsMCsQNE

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Ted Blank, a NASA Solar System Ambassador, shares how he got involved with astronomy and dark sky preservation and encourages young people to chase after the stars, whether in their backyard or as a career.

Ted will be featured in our Q&A segments in future episodes and I wanted everyone to get to know him right from the beginning.

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National Road Trip Day is just around the corner, and Steven Hileman chats with me about the powerful app called Roadtrippers. He shares some great tips for planning a road trip to those extraordinary dark sky locations and finding those hidden gems along the way. He also offers a discount code for listeners to enjoy the Premium version of the app.

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Roadtrippers.com: Use the discount code NIGHTSKY24, good through May 31, 2025.

“Vicky’s Top 10 Night Sky Places in the American Southwest”: https://nightskytourist.com/night-sky-places-southwest/ 

“Non-Starry Objects in the Night Sky”: https://nightskytourist.com/non-starry-objects/ 

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In this episode, we travel to Vancouver, British Columbia, on the west coast of Canada. I chatted with Robert Conrad, president of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada in Vancouver, to learn about some great ways to enjoy the night sky. I also share some super fun nighttime activities for those cloudy nights.

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Royal Astronomical Society of Canada- Vancouver: https://rasc-vancouver.com/ 

Vancouver Astronomy Meetup Group: https://www.meetup.com/astronomy-131/ 

RASC-Vancouver Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rascvancouver/ 

RASC- Vancouver Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RASCVancouver 

Whistler Astronomy Club Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/326912794079774 

Light Pollution Map: https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/ 

Native Skywatchers Ojibwe Star Map: https://www.nativeskywatchers.com/resources.html 

Stellarium: https://stellarium-web.org/ 

Clear Outside (cloud forecast & map): https://clearoutside.com/forecast/50.7/-3.52 

Lost Souls of Gastown tours: https://forbiddenvancouver.ca/lost-souls-of-gastown-vancouver-tour/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw9IayBhBJEiwAVuc3fiEmwiWlrLBVCULeer9k4mARR5hBivOF49k9vwFiC_FbJwMDha0MlhoCMlEQAvD_BwE 

Richmond Night Market: https://richmondnightmarket.com/ 

Stanley Park: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park.aspx 

Grouse Mountain: https://www.grousemountain.com/ 

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park: https://www.capbridge.com/ 

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Take a journey with me to the world’s newest certified International Dark Sky Sanctuary in Michigan. I chatted with Cynthia Johnson from Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area located in northern Lake Michigan. Find out how to plan a trip to this remote location where you’ll find some of the darkest skies in the world and a chance to see the Northern Lights if you’re lucky.

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Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce (best site for planning the details of your trip): https://www.beaverisland.org/ 

Beaver Island Michigan- Dark Sky Island: http://52.14.35.240/dark-sky-island/ 

Beaver Island Association: https://www.beaverislandassociation.org/ 

Details about designation as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary: https://darksky.org/places/beaver-island-state-wildlife-research-area/ 

Bortle Scale on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bortle_scale 

Light Pollution Map: https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/ 

Gegenschein on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gegenschein 

David Clark Aurora videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoyvhJOsSdDcpdHBvv4Tc_Q 

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This episode is a continuation of Episode 93 where I interviewed Linda Åkeson McGurk about her book The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day. Here, I take you on a star tour by telling you a story of how I discovered something new in the night sky while taking time to experience the transition of twilight.

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Episode 93- Scandinavia’s Open-Air Living Mindset with Linda Åkeson McGurk: https://nightskytourist.com/93/ 

Rain or Shine Momma: https://rainorshinemamma.com/ 

Rain or Shine Momma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainorshinemamma/ 

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Linda Åkeson McGurk is the author of two books: There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom’s Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids and The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day.

Linda is a Swedish American writer who passionately advocates for the Nordic outdoor tradition called friluftsliv. She’s written two books, which I already mentioned, and runs the blog “Rain or Shine Momma” where she shares tips and inspiration for outdoor play everyday, regardless of the weather. And I don’t think these tips are for kids alone. They’re also for the forgotten child inside of all of us who still need free time outside every week.

Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, The New York Times, The New York Post, Huffington Post, and Psychology Today, and more. 

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Rain or Shine Momma: https://rainorshinemamma.com/ 

Rain or Shine Momma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainorshinemamma/ 

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In this episode, I invite you to the place where I live in Fountain Hills, Arizona. I’ve invited five guests to help me show you around our International Dark Sky Community.

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Town of Fountain Hills: https://fountainhillsaz.gov/ 

Smithsonian’s “Lights Out” exhibit: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/exhibits/lights-out 

DarkSky International: https://darksky.org/ 

Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association: https://fhdarksky.com/ 

International Dark Sky Discovery Center: https://darkskycenter.org/ 

Fountain Hills Dark Sky Festival: https://fhdarksky.com/events/festival/ 

Star Dudes: https://nightskytourist.com/stardudes/ 

Adero Scottsdale Resort: https://www.aderoscottsdale.com/ 

Experience Fountain Hills: https://www.experiencefountainhills.org/ 

Desert Vibe: https://desertvibe.com/ 

Fountain Hills Conservacy of Fountain Hills: https://www.scfh.org/ 

Episode 90- Jo Marchant: https://nightskytourist.com/90/ 

Episode 74- Andrew Farnsworth: https://nightskytourist.com/74/ 

Episode 2- Marsha Diane Arnold: https://nightskytourist.com/2-2/ 

Episode 54- Marsha Diane Arnold: https://nightskytourist.com/54/ 

Episode 91- Ted Blank: https://nightskytourist.com/91/ 

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Ted Blank, a NASA Solar System Ambassador, chats with me about some astronomy questions rolling around in my head. I ask him some fun stuff about the Sun, our Moon, Mars, and two of Jupiter’s moons that have some crazy features.

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Spring Equinox Sunrise Hike: https://nightskytourist.com/event/spring-equinox-hike/ 

Night Sky Tourist episode 1- NASA Solar System Ambassador, Ted Blank: https://nightskytourist.com/1-2/ 

Night Sky Tourist episode 25: Buying a Telescope with Ted Blank: https://nightskytourist.com/25/ 

Night Sky Tourist episode 49- How to View Jupiter & Saturn this Fall with Ted Blank: https://nightskytourist.com/49/ 

Night Sky Tourist episode 71- What the Devil are Occultations with Ted Blank: https://nightskytourist.com/71/ 

Solar System Ambassadors: https://science.nasa.gov/engage/solar-system-ambassadors/ 

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Jo Marchant is the author of Human Cosmos: Civilization and the Stars, a spectacular book about humanity’s relationship with the night sky for thousands of years. Her writing explores the nature of humanity and our universe, from the mind-body connection to the mysteries of past civilizations and the awesome power of the night sky.

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Jo Marchant: https://jomarchant.com/ 

Fountain Hills Dark Sky Festival: https://fhdarksky.com/ 

Episode 2- Marsha Diane Arnold, Lights Out: https://nightskytourist.com/2-2/ 

Episode 54- Extraordinary Night-Sky Themed Books for Children: https://nightskytourist.com/54/ 

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Taurus is straight up overhead in February, and it’s full of fun little surprises. There are also some great cultural star stories related to it that I share in this episode. Get ready for some fun stargazing and storytelling.

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“7 Tips for Stargazing with Grandparents”, a Night Sky Tourist blog article: https://nightskytourist.com/stargazing-with-grandparents/ 

Episode 87- Meet the Pleiades, the Seven Sisters: https://nightskytourist.com/87/ 

Fountain Hills Dark Sky Festival: https://fhdarksky.com/ 

Episode 2- Marsha Diane Arnold, Lights Out: https://nightskytourist.com/2-2/ 

Episode 54- Extraordinary Night-Sky Themed Books for Children: https://nightskytourist.com/54/ 

Star Stories: Constellation Tales from around the World by Anita Ganeri, illustrated by Andy Wilx: Order from your local book seller

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Twilight is a magical time of day as the light slowly fades from the sky. There is so much more happening than what meets the eye, so in this episode, we’re getting a backstage pass to find out what’s happening. Kendra Penry, the Executive Director of Stokes Nature Center in Logan, Utah, is our guide, and Jason Gray shares poetry that belongs to the twilight world.

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Jason Gray (author, photographer, poet): https://jason-gray.net/ 

TimeAndDate.com twilight calculator: https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/usa/phoenix 

Stokes Nature Center: https://logannature.org/ 

Stokes Nature Center on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StokesNatureCenter/ 

Stokes Nature Center on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stokes_nature_center 

Grand Teton National Park: https://www.nps.gov/grte/index.htm 

Twilight Activity for the Whole Family: https://nightskytourist.com/twilight-activity/ 

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We often equate myths with fiction. I’m going to introduce you to a new perspective by showing you how scientific knowledge was often embedded in ancient star stories. Star stories were more than just children’s fables to entertain the family around the campfire at night. 

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Full Moon Fitness Walk, February 24, 2024: https://nightskytourist.com/events/ 

International Dark Sky Discovery Center: https://darkskycenter.org/ 

Episode 87- Meet the Pleiades, the Seven Sisters: https://nightskytourist.com/87/ 

Episode 85- The First Astronomers: How Indigenous Elders Read the Stars with Duane Hamacher: https://nightskytourist.com/85/  

Episode 5- Cultural Astronomy with Luke Edens: https://nightskytourist.com/5-2/ 

Episode 9- Mayan Archaeoastronomy and the Apocalypse with Dr. Anthony Aveni: https://nightskytourist.com/9-2/ 

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In this episode, I introduce you to a really important but tiny group of stars in the Winter sky called the Pleiades. Many people mistake it as the Little Dipper, but it’s actually a really cool star cluster that has a lot of significance for cultures all around the world. You’ll get to hear several cultural stories of this little group.

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“Lunar vs. Solar Calendars”, a Night Sky Tourist blog article: https://nightskytourist.com/lunar-vs-solar-calendars/ 

Episode 85- The First Astronomers: How Indigenous Elders Read the Stars with Duane Hamacher: https://nightskytourist.com/85/  

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We’re taking a tour of the Northern night sky to identify the North Star and get to know the nearby constellations that circle it, also known as the Circumpolar Constellations. I’ll also share the Greek story of Ursa Major and introduce you to how other cultures saw this group of stars.

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Full Moon Fitness Walk: https://nightskytourist.com/events/ 

Episode 82- Andromeda’s Star Story from the Greeks: https://nightskytourist.com/82/ 

“Winter Stargazing Guide” by Night Sky Tourist: https://nightskytourist.com/winter-stargazing-guide/ 

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Duane Hamacher takes us into the fascinating world where science and indigenous knowledge converge. His deep knowledge about how the indigenous cultures used the night sky for their very livelihood will open your mind to another way of viewing the night sky.

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First Astronomers book: https://www.amazon.com/First-Astronomers-Indigenous-Elders-stars-ebook/dp/B09MQ4QYSN

Australian Indigenous Astronomy: http://www.aboriginalastronomy.com.au/ 

Australian Indigenous Astronomy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indigenousastronomy/ 

Australian Indigenous Astronomy on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/AboriginalAstronomy/ 

Native Skywatchers: https://nativeskywatchers.com/ 

“Winter Stargazing Guide” by Night Sky Tourist: https://nightskytourist.com/winter-stargazing-guide/ 

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Winter is one of the very best times for stargazing. Unfortunately, it’s really easy to skip winter stargazing because it’s too cold. In this episode, I chat with Tacy Quinn and Lauren Theis to learn how to enjoy the outdoors no matter the weather the Scandinavian Way. They share their new project called “Gnome Matter the Weather” and their “15 Weeks of Frulifsliv” challenge.

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Gnome Matter the Weather Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gnomemattertheweather/ 

Fruliftsliv Family Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friluftslivingfamily/ 

“There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom’s Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids” by Linda Åkeson McGurk: https://lindamcgurk.com/ 

“The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day” by Linda Åkeson McGurk: https://lindamcgurk.com/ 

“Moon Milk Magic?”- Night Sky Tourist article: https://nightskytourist.com/moon-magic/ 

Raritan Headwaters Association: https://www.raritanheadwaters.org/ 

2024 Stargazing Guide (free download) https://nightskytourist.com/ 

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Throughout human history, the Winter Solstice has probably been the most important and most celebrated time of the year no matter who you were or where you lived. Discover some fascinating Winter traditions from around the world.

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2024 Stargazing Guide (free download) https://nightskytourist.com/ 

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In this star tour of the night sky, you’ll learn a bit about the Geminids Meteor Shower that peaks this week and learn about the Greek story of Andromeda, Cepheus, Cassiopeia, Perseus, and Poseidon. I also share recommendations with you for a stargazing app and my favorite telescopes for your holiday shopping.

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Episode 80- Jupiter, King of the Planets: https://nightskytourist.com/80/ 

SkyView Lite App:

• Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.t11.skyviewfree&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1

• Apple: https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/skyview-lite/id413936865

• Android: https://skyview-lite.en.softonic.com/android 

2024 Stargazing Guide (free download) https://nightskytourist.com/ 

Episode 19- Chasing Meteorites with Geoff Notkin part 1: https://nightskytourist.com/19-2/

Episode 20- Treasures from Space with Geoff Notkin part 2: https://nightskytourist.com/20-2/ 

Episode 25- Buying a Telescope with Ted Blank: https://nightskytourist.com/25/ 

Orion SkyQuest telescopes: https://www.telescope.com/Orion/Telescopes/Dobsonian-Telescopes/rc/2160/pc/1/12.uts 

Celestron NexStar telescopes: https://www.celestron.com/collections/nexstar-se-computerized-telescopes 

Barlow lens: sold on Amazon and other retail sites

Moon filter: sold on Amazon and other retail sites

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Who certifies all these International Dark Sky Places? In this episode, I chat with Ruskin Hartley, the executive director of DarkSky International, the organization at the center of the global movement to protect the night sky from light pollution.

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DarkSky International: https://darksky.org/ 

The City Dark documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGyFsMCsQNE 

Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association: https://fhdarksky.com/

2024 Stargazing Guide: https://nightskytourist.com/ 

Episode 25- Buying a Telescope with Ted Blank: https://nightskytourist.com/25/

Orion SkyQuest XT6 telescope: https://www.telescope.com/Orion-SkyQuest-XT6-Classic-Dobsonian-Telescope/p/102004.uts

Telrad telescope viewfinder: https://www.amazon.com/TELRAD-Telrad-Reflex-Finder-Sight/dp/B0000ALKAN?th=1

Episode 54: Extraordinary Night Sky-Themed Books for Children: https://nightskytourist.com/54/ 

Blog article- “20 Night Sky Books for Children”: https://nightskytourist.com/20-childrens-books/ 

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In this episode, we take a stargazing tour across the night sky. While we’re at it, we’re going to spend some time getting to know Jupiter, also known as the King of the Planets.

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“Build a Backyard Compass with Seasonal Markers”: https://nightskytourist.com/backyard-compass/ 

Episode 54- Extraordinary Night Sky-Themed Books for Children: https://nightskytourist.com/54/ 

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Night Sky Tourist loves the #OptOutside movement! I’ve got some fun ideas for you to craft your own OptOutside experience under the stars.

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REI #OptOutisde: https://www.rei.com/blog/social/the-history-of-opt-outside 

Episode 29- Transform Your Life Outdoors with Amy Bushatz: https://nightskytourist.com/29/ 

52 Hike Challenge: https://www.52hikechallenge.com/ 

Episode 32- 1000 Hours Outside with Ginny Yurich: https://nightskytourist.com/32/ 

Episode 35- Wild Nights Out with Chris Salisbury: https://nightskytourist.com/35/ 

“Wild Nights Out: The Magic of Exploring the Outdoors after Day” by Chris Salisbury: https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/wild-nights-out/ 

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In this episode, I take you to the trails where I lead stargazing hikes in an interview with Janice Holden, co-chair of the Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills. You’ll also get some great tips for planning your own stargazing or Full Moon hike wherever you live or camp.

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Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills: https://www.scfh.org/ 

Episode 4- Wildlife & Light Pollution with Amy Burnett: https://nightskytourist.com/4-2/ 

Night Sky Tourist events: https://nightskytourist.com/events/ 

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Night Sky Tourist is celebrating our anniversary with a stellar episode. Be sure to vote in our poll on Spotify for this episode before it closes!

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Episode 29- Humans Outside with Amy Bushatz: https://nightskytourist.com/29/ 

Episode 2- Lights Out! with Marsha Diane Arnold: https://nightskytourist.com/2-2/ 

Episode 54- Night Sky-Themed Children’s Books feat. Marsha Diane Arnold: https://nightskytourist.com/54/ 

Episode 9- Mayan Archaeoastronomy with Dr. Anthony Aveni: https://nightskytourist.com/9-2/ 

“Star Talk Radio” with Neil deGrasse Tyson: https://startalkmedia.com/ 

Episode 44- Calendars, Clocks & Seasonal Living with Ric Alling: https://nightskytourist.com/44-2/ 

Debi Novotny (children’s book author): https://www.debinovotny.com/ 

Osha Gray Davidson: https://www.instagram.com/oshadavidson/?hl=en 

“The Best of Enemies”: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4807408/ 

Star Dudes: https://nightskytourist.com/stardudes/ 

Adero Scottsdale Resort: https://www.aderoscottsdale.com/ 

Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association: https://fhdarksky.com/ 

International Dark Sky Discovery Center: https://darkskycenter.org/

Sonoran Conservancy of Fountain Hills: https://www.scfh.org/ 

Badlands Observatory: https://www.badlandsobservatory.com/ 

Spotify- Night Sky Tourist: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hCyMBYLgmOQknyN54JKpN 

Mark Derksen- Dirk’s Electric:https://dirkselectric.com/ 

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We take a little trip in this episode to the Emerald Isle of Ireland to chat with Georgia MacMillan. Georgia is the Development Officer for Ireland’s Mayo Dark Sky Park. She shares some great places for stargazing, which include observatories built in castles! She also shares about the newest International Dark Sky Park and the exciting events that they host each year. Get your green on and let’s check this place out together.

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Dark Sky Ireland: https://www.darksky.ie 

Mayo Dark Skies on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mayodarkskies 

Mayo Dark Sky Park: https://www.mayodarkskypark.ie 

Mayo Dark Sky Festival: https://www.mayodarkskyfestival.ie 

Karen Weeks (rowed the Atlantic solo): https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/healthandwellbeing/arid-40821162.html 

Light Pollution Map: https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/#zoom=4.00&lat=45.8720&lon=14.5470&state=eyJiYXNlbWFwIjoiTGF5ZXJCaW5nUm9hZCIsIm92ZXJsYXkiOiJ3YV8yMDE1Iiwib3ZlcmxheWNvbG9yIjpmYWxzZSwib3ZlcmxheW9wYWNpdHkiOjYwLCJmZWF0dXJlc29wYWNpdHkiOjg1fQ== 

Josh Dury Photo Media: https://www.joshduryphoto-media.com 

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Matthew Jackson is an astrophotographer who recently opened an art gallery in Livingston, Montana. His gallery, called Montana Dark Sky Photography, features astrophotography exclusively. I chat with Matt in-person at his gallery to find out how he got started, about his pandemic road trip, and his dark sky advocacy. I also share some amazing places you should visit when you go to Livingston or Paradise Valley. See the link to all the mentioned locations in the links below. Visit NightSkyTourist.com/76 for more information about this episode. CHECK OUT THESE LINKS: Montana Dark Sky Photography: https://www.mtdarkstarphotography.com  Matthew Jackson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtdarkstar/  Matthew Jackson on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtdarkstarphotography/  Explore Livingston: https://www.explorelivingstonmt.com  Livingston Depot Center: https://www.livingstondepot.org  Murray Bar & Hotel: https://www.murrayblock.com  Sage Lodge: https://sagelodge.com  Pine Creek Lodge: https://pinecreeklodgemontana.com  Episode 1- Ted Blank: https://nightskytourist.com/1-2/  Episode 50- Lynn Powers, Southwest Montana Astronomical Society: https://nightskytourist.com/50/  Episode 75- Dori Gorczyca, Glacier National Park: https://nightskytourist.com/75/  SkyView Lite stargazing app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.t11.skyviewfree&hl=en_US&gl=US  Rate Night Sky Tourist with 5 stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. THANK YOU! FOLLOW NIGHT SKY TOURIST ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightSkyTourist  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightskytourist/  SPREAD THE WORD Help us reach more people by subscribing to the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with others. GET TO KNOW US MORE Visit NightSkyTourist.com to read our great blog articles, check out our resource page, and sign up for our newsletters. Our monthly newsletter has content that is exclusive for subscribers. SHARE YOUR QUESTION We want to hear your questions. They could even become part of a future Q&A. Record your question in a voice memo on your smartphone and email it to us at Hello@NightSkyTourist.com. COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS Email us at Hello@NightSkyTourist.com.

Glacier National Park is one of the most scenic and amazing parks in the United States. Known as the backbone of the country, it is home to enormous glaciers, the largest population of bears in the lower 48 states, and extraordinary starry night skies. It’s also home to the Dusty Star Observatory and the Logan Pass Star Parties. Glacier is not kidding when it says, “Half the park is after dark.” Dori Gorczyca is the Lead Interpreter and Astronomy Coordinator in St. Mary at the East Entrance to Glacier National Park. We chat about how to have an amazing experience at the park by day and by night.

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Glacier National Park: https://www.nps.gov/glac/ 

Glacier’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlacierNPS 

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The night sky holds more than the moon and stars. It’s also home to migrating birds that mostly make their journeys at night. I chat with Andrew Farnsworth of Cornell Lab of Ornithology about the impact of light pollution on migrating birds. He shares easy solutions that homeowners and business owners can use to help protect our feathered friends from collisions with buildings while navigating at night.

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Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://www.birds.cornell.edu/

BirdCast: https://birdcast.info 

Audobon Lights Out Program: https://www.audubon.org/lights-out-program 

Merlin app: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org 

eBird app: https://ebird.org/ 

Project FeederWatch: https://feederwatch.org 

NestWatch: https://nestwatch.org 

Bird Academy: https://academy.allaboutbirds.org 

Lights Out: Recovering Our Night Sky- exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/exhibits/lights-out 

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If you’ve never seen the Milky Way reflecting over a lake, you need to visit Prineville Reservoir State Park in Central Oregon. George Faria, the Park Ranger Supervisor, gives us an inside look at this certified International Dark Sky Park and it will inspire you to load up the car and head to the West Coast.

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Prineville Reservoir State Park: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=26

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Ohio might not seem like a place to enjoy great night skies, but Observatory Park is an exception. Chris Mentrek, a naturalist and the park’s astronomy and nature educator, gives us an inside look at the park and will leave you longing to visit.

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Observatory Park: https://www.geaugaparkdistrict.org/park/observatory-park/  

Great Basin National Park Astronomy Festival: https://www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/great-basin-astronomy-festival.htm 

“Stargazer Inn at Nevada’s Great Basin with Liz Woolsey” Night Sky Tourist podcast episode: https://nightskytourist.com/59/

Dark Sky International (formerly International Dark Sky Association): https://darksky.org 

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Ted Blank returns to Night Sky Tourist to talk about occultations and his latest adventure in recording one from his backyard. Astronomy is the oldest science, and it’s one of the only sciences that still relies on amateurs to help gather data. Ted shares how you can use your free time to record occultations and contribute to science.

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International Occultation Timing Association: https://occultations.org 

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Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas has some of the most well-preserved dark skies in the country. I chat with Jason Gablaski, the lead dark sky ranger at the park, about the best time of year for stargazing events, cultural astronomy of the indigenous people of the region, and things you can do during the day when you visit.

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Big Bend National Park: ⁠https://www.nps.gov/bibe/⁠ 

Big Bend on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/BigBendNPS⁠ 

Big Bend on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/BigBendNPS/⁠ 

Smithsonian’s “Lights Out: Recovering Our Night Sky” exhibit: ⁠https://naturalhistory.si.edu/exhibits/lights-out⁠ 

“Why Earth Wobbles with a Drunken Stagger”- Night Sky Tourist article: ⁠https://nightskytourist.com/wobble/⁠ 

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Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a pristine International Dark Sky Sanctuary at the top of Minnesota. I chat with Ann Schwaller, the Program Manager for this wilderness area, about the night sky in this area and all the amazing ways people can recreate there.

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Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: https://www.fs.usda.gov/superior 

Portage: A Family, A Canoe, and the Search for the Good Life by Sue Leaf: https://www.upress.umn.edu/book-division/books/portage 

Starry Skies North: https://starryskiesnorth.org 

University of Minnesota, Duluth Observatory: https://scse.d.umn.edu/about/departments-and-programs/physics-astronomy-department/observatory 

4 Sources of Campground Light Pollution: https://nightskytourist.com/campground-light-pollution/ 

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Annabel Abbs-Streets shares about her new book Sleepless: Unleashing the Subversive Power of the Night Self. Our conversation will give you a new way of thinking about the night and what it means to be in it under the stars. Over and over, Annabel invites us to find our place in the night in brand new ways.

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Annabel Abbs-Streets: https://www.annabelabbs.com/ 

Annabel Abbs-Streets on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annabelabbs/ 

Episode 26- Emotional Grounding and the Night Sky with Toni Kouts: https://nightskytourist.com/26/ 

The Circadian Code by Satchin Panda: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/592260/the-circadian-code-by-satchin-panda-phd/ 

Night Sky Tourist events: https://nightskytourist.com/events/ 

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How much bright sunlight enters your eyes each day? How dark is your nighttime? In this episode, we dive into the cascade of hormones released in our bodies from early morning until late at night and how our lifestyle hijacks it. We talk about how to measure the light around us and what we can do to improve our bright days and dark nights for better physical and mental health.

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International Dark Sky Discovery Center: https://darkskycenter.org 

The 4 Season Solution: The Groundbreaking New Plan for Feeling Better, Living Well, and Powering Down Our Always-On Lives by Dallas Hartwig: https://www.amazon.com/Season-Solution-Groundbreaking-Powering-Always/dp/1982115157/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= 

Chasing the Sun: How the Science of Sunlight Shapes Our Bodies and Minds by Linda Geddes: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Sun-Science-Sunlight-Shapes/dp/1643132172 

Lux meters for iOS: 

• Light Meter by Lightray Innovation (free trial): https://apps.apple.com/sc/app/light-meter-lm-3000/id1554264761 

• Lux Light Meter by Nipakul Buttua (free with ads): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lux-light-meter-free/id1171685960 

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Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, deserves a place at the top of your bucket list for night sky experiences. In this episode, Lowell’s executive director Dr. Jeffrey Hall shares about some exciting new additions to the visitor experience and gives us an amazing historical journey into Lowell’s past. Flagstaff also has several other noteworthy experiences for lovers of the night sky and cultural astronomy that I share in this episode.

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Lowell Observatory: https://lowell.edu 

Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life by Dacher Keltner: https://www.dacherkeltner.com 

Venus: The Planet with Two Names: https://nightskytourist.com/venus/ 

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Cherry Springs State Park is the world’s second International Dark Sky Park. Located in North Central Pennsylvania, the park boasts beautiful dark sky, stargazing programs, and amenities for astrophotographers and campers. In this episode, I chat with Susan Schenck, the park’s Environments Education Specialist.

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Cherry Springs State Park: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/CherrySpringsStatePark/Pages/default.aspx 

Cherry Springs stargazing info: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/CherrySpringsStatePark/Pages/Stargazing.aspx 

Things to See in the Night Sky in 2023: A Month-by-Month Guide by Vicky Derksen: https://nightskytourist.com 

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Samyukta Manikumar was born and raised in Kenya, and now she lives in Slovenia. She chats with us about her career as an astrotourism designer, an astronomy enthusiast, and her advocacy for naturally dark skies. 

Samyukta has a background in science communication, outreach, astrotourism, and experience design, which she brings together in her approach to dark sky conservation. She has a deep interest in preserving the nocturnal environment, paying homage to our historical cultural relationship with the night sky, and using these to inspire personal reflection and sustainable growth.

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Samyukta Manikumar: https://samyuktamanikumar.com 

Samyukta on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samyuktamanikumar/ 

"Why Earth Wobbles with a Drunken Stagger": https://nightskytourist.com/wobble/

SkyView Lite for Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skyview-lite/id413936865 

SkyView Lite from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.t11.skyviewfree&hl=en_US&gl=US 

Orbitrack for Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/orbitrack/id1092984911 

Orbitrack from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.southernstars.orbitrack&hl=en_US&gl=US 

ISS Spotter for Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iss-spotter/id523486350 

ISS Detector from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.runar.issdetector&hl=en_US&gl=US 

Night Sky Tourist: Chasing Meteorites with Geoff Notkin part 1: https://nightskytourist.com/19-2/ 

Night Sky Tourist: Treasures from Space with Geoff Notkin part 2: https://nightskytourist.com/20-2/ 

Space.com 

Sky & Telescope: https://skyandtelescope.org 

NASA: https://www.nasa.gov 

Things to See in the Night Sky in 2023: A Month-by-Month Guide by Vicky Derksen: https://nightskytourist.com 

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Kenneth Zoll has conducted extensive fieldwork in the ancient astronomy of the Southwest, particularly at a site known as V Bar V Ranch in Central Arizona. In this episode, we chat about the people who made the rock art, the astronomical associations discovered in the petroglyphs, and the importance of skywatching for these cultures.

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Verde Valley Archaeological Center: https://www.verdevalleyarchaeology.org 

Sinagua Sunwatchers: An Archaeoastronomy Survey of the V Bar V Heritage Site and the Sacred Mountain Basin by Kenneth Zoll: https://www.amazon.com/Sinagua-Sunwatchers-Kenneth-J-Zoll/dp/0982037805/ref=sr_1_2?crid=D9YKOIUWC7UK&keywords=kenneth+zoll&qid=1682472749&sprefix=kenneth+zoll%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-2 

The Crane Petroglyph Heritage Site and V-V Historic Ranch by Kenneth Zoll:

https://www.amazon.com/Crane-Petroglyph-Heritage-Historic-Ranch/dp/0982037872/ref=sr_1_1?crid=D9YKOIUWC7UK&keywords=kenneth+zoll&qid=1682472844&sprefix=kenneth+zoll%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-1 

Understanding the Rock Art of Sedona and the Verde Valley by Kenneth Zoll:

https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Rock-Sedona-Kenneth-Zoll/dp/0982037848/ref=sr_1_4?crid=D9YKOIUWC7UK&keywords=kenneth+zoll&qid=1682472844&sprefix=kenneth+zoll%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-4 

Heart of the Sky: Ancient Skywatchers in Central Arizona by Kenneth Zoll:

https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Sky-Ancient-Skywatchers-Central/dp/098203783X/ref=sr_1_6?crid=D9YKOIUWC7UK&keywords=kenneth+zoll&qid=1682472844&sprefix=kenneth+zoll%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-6 

Things to See in the Night Sky in 2023: A Month-by-Month Guide by Vicky Derksen:

https://nightskytourist.com 

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New Zealand is working toward becoming the world’s first certified International Dark Sky Nation. And as you’ll hear from tonight’s guests, there’s a good reason for this. With some of the most pristine dark skies in the world and a rich night sky culture, you’ll want to put New Zealand at the top of your astrotourism travels. In this episode, I chat with Adrien Vilquin-Barrajon and Tutepourangi Manihera-Thomson from Dark Sky Project.

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Dark Sky Project: https://www.darkskyproject.co.nz 

Dark Sky Project on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarkSkyProjectNZ/ 

Dark Sky Project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkskyprojectnz/ 

International Dark Sky Week: https://idsw.darksky.org 

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Stéphane Picard launched Cliff Valley Astronomy during the COVID pandemic by offering small star parties. It didn’t take long for it to grow into a full-fledge astrotourism business based in New Brunswick, Canada, with plans for a grand event for the April 2024 total solar eclipse. Stéphane is an astronomer, astrophotographer, and an astropreneur. He’s also a member of the Saint John Astronomy Club and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada’s New Brunswick Centre. Visit NightSkyTourist.com/62 for more information about this episode. CHECK OUT THESE LINKS: Cliff Valley Astronomy: https://www.cliffvalleyastronomy.com  Saint John Astronomy Club: http://sjastronomy.ca  Royal Astronomical Society of Canada New Brunswick Centre: https://rascnb.ca  April 8, 2024’s Total Solar Eclipse: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/eclipses/2024/apr-8-total/overview/  FOLLOW NIGHT SKY TOURIST ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightSkyTourist  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightskytourist/  SPREAD THE WORD Help us reach more people by subscribing to the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with others. GET TO KNOW US MORE Visit NightSkyTourist.com to read our great blog articles, check out our resource page, and sign up for our newsletters. Our monthly newsletter has content that is exclusive for subscribers. SHARE YOUR QUESTION We want to hear your questions. They could even become part of a future Q&A. Record your question in a voice memo on your smartphone and email it to us at Hello@NightSkyTourist.com. COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS Email us at Hello@NightSkyTourist.com.