There are many difficult problems facing the planet: climate change, racism, micro-plastics, contaminated drinking water… the list goes on. Light pollution is one problem we can solve, literally at the speed of light.
Nelson Astronomical Society has a Top of the South Dark Skies Subcommittee.
The mission of the Dark Skies Subcommittee was originally to pursue recognition of an area near Wai-iti as a DarkSky International accredited Dark Sky Park.
With Wai-iti Dark Sky Park having been successfully designated, the subcommittee’s attention has turned to the possibilities elsewhere in the region for protecting the night skies.
Our Mission
We advocate for efforts to reduce light pollution, and educate people so they know what they can personally do to reduce light pollution and the impact of artificial light and night on themselves and their families.
Our Vision
We want to see the night skies of our whole region protected as a taonga for the enjoyment of everyone and future generations.
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We thank our partners:
Tasman District Council
Nelson Science Society
Nelson-Tasman Forest & Bird Society
Financially supported by:
Network Tasman Trust
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