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The Dark Sky Ambassador

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I want to preserve the beauty & integrity of our night skies. Focusing mainly on raising awareness about the effects of light pollution, not only on astronomy but also on wildlife, human health & energy waste. - Dr Chris Spencer (aka @PixelatedDad)

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The Dark Sky Ambassador @darkskyambassador.bsky.social · 16d

I’d imagine we are almost at an ethical point now. We probably can, but should we? Big question, and a big discussion point I’d guess, does it go against the Planetary Protection Policies? (Well above my pay grade I’m afraid) 😎

The Dark Sky Ambassador @darkskyambassador.bsky.social · 16d

We can and we should 100%. We just need to keep raising awareness and help educate on responsible lighting. 🙏🏻

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The Dark Sky Ambassador @darkskyambassador.bsky.social · 16d

Source - www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/transport/ro...

Street lighting

Information on street lighting in Nottinghamshire.

www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk

The Dark Sky Ambassador @darkskyambassador.bsky.social · 16d

So happy to read this update on the Nottinghamshire County Councils street lighting page “The new LEDs will be pre-set to dim down between the hours of 10pm and 7am unless there is a history of night-time accidents in the area.” Are councils finally starting to understand. #astro #lighpollution

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The Dark Sky Ambassador @darkskyambassador.bsky.social · 16d

Tis almost the season again. Darker nights are happening. 🔭💕

The Dark Sky Ambassador @darkskyambassador.bsky.social · Aug 13

Very nice!

The Dark Sky Ambassador @darkskyambassador.bsky.social · Aug 13

I laid outside for a few hours last night, enjoying the cool air. Saw a few meteors and took a few images. The moon dominated the sky (making it a little too bright to do any deep sky object but it was still worth dragging the gear out to take a photo of her) 🔭🌝 #UKhot #astro

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The Dark Sky Ambassador @darkskyambassador.bsky.social · Jul 30

Congratulations Prof Michele Dougherty

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

UK gets first female Astronomer Royal in 350 years

Prof Michele Dougherty is the first woman to be appointed to the influential post.

www.bbc.co.uk

The Dark Sky Ambassador @darkskyambassador.bsky.social · Jul 12

I’m not sure now if the Seestar rotates the image somehow. Something I will check next time I go out. I’ll take an image of the moon with Seestar and then one with my phone. I thought the Seestar uses two mirrors so I always thought it was orientated correctly.

The Dark Sky Ambassador @darkskyambassador.bsky.social · Jul 12

I’m in North Nottinghamshire. It was taken with a Seestar S50.

The Dark Sky Ambassador @darkskyambassador.bsky.social · Jul 11

60 seconds of today’s solar activity in hydrogen alpha. A huge prominence is lifting off the limb.

⚠️Never look at the Sun without proper solar filters.

#astro #solarscience #astronomy #spaceweather #sunwatching

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The Dark Sky Ambassador @darkskyambassador.bsky.social · Jul 11

Ashamed to say I didn’t get the reference initially. So will admit I had to google 🤣 “Peter Gabriel - Salisbury Hill” then went to YouTube to listen, then realised of course I know it 😂👍

The Dark Sky Ambassador @darkskyambassador.bsky.social · Jul 11

Absolutely. Not every photo gets shared I’ve hundreds on my phone camera roll. 🔭👍🏼

The Dark Sky Ambassador @darkskyambassador.bsky.social · Jul 11

100% 👍🏼 sitting out under her for almost an hour, in a dark quiet place was 100% worth it.

The Dark Sky Ambassador @darkskyambassador.bsky.social · Jul 11

When you cannot sleep and decide to drive to the top of a hill to take this “Buck Moon” tonight 02:00 in the morning UK. 🔭 #moon #astro #buckmoon #july #fullmoon #seestar

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The Dark Sky Ambassador @darkskyambassador.bsky.social · Jul 2

Lovely shot. 👍

The Dark Sky Ambassador @darkskyambassador.bsky.social · Jun 16

Ah you Nebula Nelly you didn’t click the no clouds filter optional extra 😁

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Nick Stevens @nick-stevens.com · Jun 16

Seems about right...

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The Dark Sky Ambassador @darkskyambassador.bsky.social · Jun 16

Ha ha that helps I guess (providing it was your choice to not work) enjoy 👍👍🔭

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The Dark Sky Ambassador @darkskyambassador.bsky.social · Jun 16

Great photo Peter.. we’ve picked the wrong hobby/job to require sleep :-) keep up the great work..

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Danny Caballero 🇲🇽💚🤍 @danny.hellmo.space · Jun 16

Hey #Lansing area folks,

I'm giving a public talk on the recent impacts on science education and ways we can advance science as part of @astronomyontap.bsky.social on Wednesday.

Please consider joining.

#SaveNSF

Promotional poster for "Astronomy on Tap" on June 18, 2025, 7:30–9:30 PM at Michigan Wildlife Conservancy, Bath Township, MI. Features talks by Sona Chitchyan and Danny Caballero, plus trivia and raffle prizes. Dark space-themed background with stars and planets.

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The Dark Sky Ambassador @darkskyambassador.bsky.social · Jun 16

The skywatcher Heliofind mount is amazing in this configuration. Super simple to setup and zero issues tracking the sun. Great for outreach.

The Dark Sky Ambassador @darkskyambassador.bsky.social · Jun 16

I have to say I’m loving the Acuiter Hydrogen Alpha scope… amazing solar views from this piece of kit.. (Not sponsored in anyway, just an honest post) and no the warning sun shield does not come with it, I made it to save the side of my face when viewing :-)

#solar #hydrogenalpha

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The Dark Sky Ambassador @darkskyambassador.bsky.social · Jun 15

Happy Father’s Day to every dad, stepdad, foster dad, carer, and father figure. We play a vital role, it’s not always easy, but it’s worth every moment. Here’s to being the role models our loved ones deserve & to the dads no longer with us: we love you, we miss you, and we honour you today & always.

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The Dark Sky Ambassador @darkskyambassador.bsky.social · Jun 14

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