International Dark Sky Park
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An International Dark Sky Park is a protected area recognized for its exceptionally clear, dark night skies and commitment to preserving natural darkness for astronomy, wildlife, and public enjoyment.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
conservation status
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dark-sky place → protected area designation → |
| abbreviation |
IDSP
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| aimsTo |
mitigate skyglow
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reduce glare → reduce light trespass → |
| appliesTo |
protected natural areas
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public lands → |
| benefits |
astronomers
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astrophotographers → local communities through astro-tourism → nocturnal wildlife → stargazing tourists → |
| characterizedBy |
controlled outdoor lighting
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high visibility of stars and the Milky Way → low levels of artificial light at night → |
| focusesOn |
protection of wildlife affected by artificial light
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reduction of light pollution → |
| governedBy |
IDA dark-sky criteria
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dark-sky lighting guidelines → |
| grantedBy |
International Dark-Sky Association
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| hasGlobalScope |
true
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| hasPurpose |
education about light pollution
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preservation of natural night sky darkness → promotion of astronomy → protection of nocturnal environment → public enjoyment of dark night skies → |
| includesActivity |
astronomy education events
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night sky interpretation programs → stargazing → |
| languageOfName |
English
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| partOf |
International Dark Sky Places program
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| promotes |
awareness of ecological impacts of artificial light
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energy-efficient lighting practices → responsible outdoor lighting → |
| relatedTo |
International Dark Sky Reserve
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International Dark Sky Sanctuary → Urban Night Sky Place → light pollution → night sky conservation → |
| requires |
exceptionally dark night skies
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high-quality night sky visibility → implementation of outdoor lighting management plan → long-term commitment to night sky protection → monitoring of sky brightness → public outreach on dark-sky issues → use of dark-sky-friendly lighting → |
Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Emmet County, Michigan
("Headlands International Dark Sky Park")
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contains |
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Death Valley
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recognizedAs |