Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Durango is seeking designation as a Dark Sky Community from DarkSky International, a nonprofit that certifies places around the world that reduce light pollution and preserve the natural night environment. Colorado leads the nation with 20 certified dark sky places.
On a clear night in Durango, a sky full of stars is visible with the naked eye. While residents can easily tell the sky is dark, the designation requires scientific measurements of night-sky brightness.
Produced by Ziyi Xu
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Durango is seeking designation as a Dark Sky Community from DarkSky International, a nonprofit that certifies places around the world that reduce light pollution and preserve the natural night environment. Colorado leads the nation with 20 certified dark sky places.
On a clear night in Durango, a sky full of stars is visible with the naked eye. While residents can easily tell the sky is dark, the designation requires scientific measurements of night-sky brightness.
Produced by Ziyi Xu
Read the complete story here: rmpbs.org/news/science-environment/durango-dark-sky-measurement
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/3zeF6Ch
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