International Dark Sky Sanctuary

E178299

astronomical observation site category dark-sky conservation designation protected area classification

An International Dark Sky Sanctuary is a remote, exceptionally dark and fragile site recognized for its outstanding quality of starry nights and nocturnal environment, protected for both scientific and conservation purposes.

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All labels observed (1)

Label	Occurrences
International Dark Sky Sanctuary canonical	5

Statements (50)

Predicate	Object
instanceOf	astronomical observation site category ⓘ dark-sky conservation designation ⓘ protected area classification ⓘ
aimsToReduce	glare from artificial lighting ⓘ light trespass into natural areas ⓘ skyglow ⓘ
benefits	astronomical observations ⓘ biodiversity conservation ⓘ cultural and spiritual connections to the night ⓘ human appreciation of the night sky ⓘ
comparedTo	International Dark Sky Places program ⓘ surface form: International Dark Sky Community International Dark Sky Park ⓘ International Dark Sky Reserve ⓘ
definedBy	International Dark-Sky Association ⓘ
emphasizesProtectionOf	cultural and scientific values of the night sky ⓘ natural darkness ⓘ nocturnal wildlife ⓘ
hasHigherProtectionLevelThan	International Dark Sky Park ⓘ
hasKeyCharacteristic	exceptionally dark night skies ⓘ fragile nocturnal environment ⓘ minimal light pollution ⓘ outstanding quality of starry nights ⓘ remote location ⓘ
hasPurpose	conservation of nocturnal environment ⓘ protection of natural night sky ⓘ public education about light pollution ⓘ scientific research ⓘ support for astronomy ⓘ
hasSelectionCriterion	commitment of site managers to dark-sky protection ⓘ exceptional sky quality measurements ⓘ legal or policy framework supporting light control ⓘ limited development ⓘ very low population density ⓘ
isIntendedFor	amateur astronomers ⓘ astrophotographers ⓘ conservation scientists ⓘ eco-tourists ⓘ professional astronomers ⓘ
partOfProgram	International Dark Sky Places program ⓘ
requires	long-term protection of night sky quality ⓘ management plan for light pollution ⓘ ongoing monitoring of sky brightness ⓘ public outreach on dark-sky values ⓘ strict control of artificial lighting ⓘ
supports	long-exposure astrophotography ⓘ monitoring of atmospheric and celestial phenomena ⓘ studies of natural night-time ecosystems ⓘ
threatenedBy	light pollution ⓘ unregulated outdoor lighting ⓘ urban encroachment ⓘ

Referenced by (5)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

International Dark Sky Park → relatedTo → International Dark Sky Sanctuary ⓘ

International Dark Sky Reserve → isDifferentFrom → International Dark Sky Sanctuary ⓘ

Rakiura National Park → hasOfficialDarkSkyStatus → International Dark Sky Sanctuary ⓘ

International Dark Sky City → relatedTo → International Dark Sky Sanctuary ⓘ

International Dark Sky Places program → hasCertificationType → International Dark Sky Sanctuary ⓘ