Crestone Dark Sky Community

“According to data from the citizen science project Globe at Night, the night sky is growing about 10% brighter each year. In addition to the aesthetic value of dark and quiet skies, there is tremendous educational and scientific value. Senator Hickenlooper’s Dark and Quiet Skies Act will provide essential infrastructure and resources needed to preserve and protect scientific space observations,” said David Brain, Chair of the Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Hickenlooper, Crapo Introduce Bill to Preserve Night Sky from Interference, Aid Research | Senator John Hickenlooper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Mike Crapo introduced the bipartisan Dark and Quiet Skies Act to preserve the night sky from unintentional light and radio interference that disrupts industry and academic space research.

We can't wait to see you tomorrow, Satuday August 10th at the Crestone Charter School for our 4th annual Dark Sky Celebration

"Meteors, drums and darkness will be in abundance for the annual Dark Sky Festival. Crestone is celebrating its 4th Annual Dark Sky Festival, Aug. 10, 7 p.m. at the Crestone Charter School. This year’s celebration is timed with the Perseid meteor shower which is ongoing through the week before and after the main event. There is no charge for attendance. Bring your sense of wonder, curiosity and an open mind."

Read more about this year's Dark Sky Festival in our August edition and on our website.

✍🏼Mike Lewinski
📸 Stephen Hume
🦅 https://crestoneeagle.org/dark-sky-festival-returns-dark-sky-event-at-sand-dunes/

It’s National Moth Week! Did you know that moths are the largest group of night pollinators? Moths pollinate flowers, aiding seed production and supporting thriving ecosystems. Let's be mindful of artificial light at night to protect these night workers by following the Five Principles of Responsible Outdoor Lighting at Night. Visit https://bit.ly/4d61AtX for a video by about how artificial light impacts moths.

The next Dark Sky Celebration is August 12th at the Crestone Charter School. Save the date!! Details coming soon...

******UDPATE AUGUST 15 - This event has been POSTPONED due to an unfavorable weather forecast - Hopefully rescheduling for late September - stay tuned!!******

Hello Dark Sky Crestone Friends! We have an AMAZING event coming up August 18th - learn how to take your own photos of the Milky Way from our unique Crestone vantage point during our upcoming Astrophotography Workshop! Beginners to advanced photographers welcome! Space is limited, book your spot today at https://www.zion-photography.com/colorado-stargazing

Hi friends - hope to see you at the Street Fest 2.0 tomorrow! Here's our entertainment lineup - Cheers!

Hi again friends of the night sky! Since it rained/snowed on our parade last weekend...

We're looking forward to seeing you AGAIN for Dark Skies Part II this Saturday -
Saturday Market &
Live Music all day, featuring Chances R Good, The Audience, and more!

No Vendor Fee for Artisan, Healing and Food Booths.
Set up 8:00 am for prime spots …
Or come as you wish.

Location: front street of Cloud Station.

The show goes on, AND we got some precipitation! Best of both worlds!! See you soon....

Thank you so much to everyone who came out last night to our 2nd annual Experience the Night event. The amazingness continues today, despite the weather, with a FREE afternoon/evening of music indoors at The Cloud Station starting at 4:00 with performances by:
Michael Tiernan
Dango and Xerephine
Plan Be
And our festival headliner the Lonn Calanca Band
with a DJ set into the night by DJ Treephort
All that and a Beer Garden! Sounds like a snow day plan!

Hi again friends - as our weather plan develops (snow in May?!?!?), here is a fuller update on this weekends events:

Friday Dark Sky Gathering at Colorado College Baca Campus - moved INDOORS to the Conference Center. The show and presentation starts at 8:00. Taiko Drums, Native American Flute performance by Boulder recording artist James Marienthal Music, sacred flow performance by Malana, Poetry and Art contest results by area students, music by Michael Tiernan, and Dark Sky Tour presented by Professor Shane Burns.

Saturday's festival has been moved indoors starting at 4:00 pm at the The Cloud Station in downtown Crestone, with a beer garden, and a full music lineup featuring the Lonn Calanca band, Michael Tiernan, Plan B, Dango and Xerephine, and DJ Treephort. The outdoor portion of the festival, including local vendors and bands, will be postponed til next Saturday, May 28th.

We're still going to have an AMAZING weekend, and we'll get cozy indoors. See you soon!!

Hi friends - Yep, it's gettin' sorta stormy out there, BUT WE ARE A GO!! We have moved tonight's Dark Sky Gathering INSIDE the conference center at Colorado College - same venue, just inside. It is a lovely space, built with sacred geometry, and it is going to be such a great program - just a bit more intimate:) No need to bring chairs or blankies, we got you covered!! The show starts at 8:00! See you there!

We're so excited for Friday's Dark Sky Community Gathering - we won't let a little weather get in our way - join us, rain or (star)shine. Make your gameplan - bring your own chairs, blankets, dress warmly, and maybe think of popping by Silver Lotus Cafe - Valley Fusion on your way out to the college for some delish eats. See you tomorrow!!

Thank you to the editors at 5280 Magazine for showing our upcoming Friday and Saturday Dark Skies gathering some love. A really great comprehensive guide to Colorado Stargazing...https://www.5280.com/2022/04/your-guide-to-stargazing-in-colorado/

We'll see you all this Friday evening, rain or shine, at the Colorado College Baca Campus. BYO chairs/blankets and smiles:) Dress warmly! Gonna be an amazing celebration:)

Your Guide to Stargazing in Colorado Travelers are flocking to the West for what its wide-open spaces lack: light pollution. We break down where—and how—to best enjoy stargazing in the Centennial State.

Hi friends!! It's almost here! Our 2nd Annual Community Dark Skies Celebration!!! We sure do hope to see you next week!! Vendors - please PM us if you're interested:) To the stars!!

Artificial light is a pollutant that has serious and harmful consequences. Effective outdoor lighting reduces light pollution, leading to a better quality of life for all.

This is our moment. According to a recent study led by the University of Exeter, the pace at which our naturally dark night is being drowned in artificial light is increasing at an alarming rate, up to 270% in just 25 years.

The International Dark-Sky Association has spent decades successfully fighting light pollution from the ground.

We now face a new threat—satellite swarms. By the end of 2030, as many as 100,000 satellites will orbit the earth. This means our night sky would no longer be dark! There would be limited star gazing, or visible constellations, or even the occasional shooting star! The night sky’s brightness would increase by a staggering 250%.

Today, we are prepared to mobilize our network of advocates to take action on satellite swarms. Support International Dark-Sky Association’s UNVEIL THE NIGHT $100,000 matching gift campaign. All donations will be doubled. Help us reach our goal by December 31st and slow down these emerging threats.

Give now: https://darksky.salsalabs.org/unveilthenight

📷 : Bettymaya Foott

Posey Nelson’s work is truly stunning 🤩We hope to see you Saturday Posey! 🙏❤️
https://www.facebook.com/crestonecarver

Posey Nelson Colorado stone sculptor...Colorado Yule marble and marbles from around the world, bronzes

We’re excited to bring you the works of Subtly Surreal Illustrations this Saturday @ The Dark Sky Street Fest in Downtown Crestone, Colorado be sure to look for her booth! 🏔🌕✨

"The Great Sand Dunes" I'm so lucky to have this national park basically in my back yard. Visiting the Great Sand Dunes is definitely a super surreal experience so of course I had to create some art inspired by them.

PowerLung Rangers @ 7:30PM Crestone, Colorado 08/21 💚 💚 💚 💚
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PowerLung Rangers "The world needs w**d super heroes...and they are the Mighty Tokin' Powerlung Rangers!"

🤩Mandala Pizza will be feeding your innner chi 🍕 Sat. 08/21 Crestone, Colorado
https://m.facebook.com/mandalapizzacolorado/

Mandala Market LLC Colorado's finest pizza and international catered foods with a taste of mindfulness available wholes

And we’re off to Colorado with the Peace and Love Good News Tour!
Friday August 20th at The Coast in Ft. Collins. 9pm
Saturday August 21st at Dillon Amphitheatre with The Original Wailers. 6pm Free Show and
Sunday August 22nd at Crestone Town Park at 4pm Free Show!
Peace and Love Tour 2021 ❤️
Www.officialpatobanton.com

Just one of the many Creative Vendors showcasing her art for this weekends Dark Sky Celebration in Crestone, as well as, the Crestone Energy Fair
All the fun is happening Saturday August 21st Downtown Crestone for Dark Sky Celebration

Don't miss the Energy Fair August 28th and 29th

FINAL COUNTDOWN!!! ONE WEEK LEFT.

Time to Lick Those Chops!!
Serving Organic and SLV Colorado Local Produce and Poultry.
With much love for our Glutten-Free; Vegetarian And Vegan Friends!
We have Gluten Free House Teriyaki Sauce and Organic Edamame that is sure to light up your Taste Buds.
Come find us Saturday August 21 Downtown Crestone, Colorado for the Dark Sky Fest!

Almost time to Celebrate!!
🌈MARK YOUR CALENDARS🌈
August 21st Downtown Crestone

Get Nourished | Silver Lotus Cafe Silver Lotus Mobile Café Food Truck Serving local healthy fusion food in Crestone & on the road. *Vegan & Gluten Free options.

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