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I want to preserve the beauty & integrity of our night skies. Focusing mainly on raising awareness about the effects of light pollution, not only on astronomy but also on wildlife, human health & energy waste. - Dr Chris Spencer (aka @PixelatedDad)
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Be part of the solution: Use motion sensors Switch to 2700K or lower bulbs Shield your outdoor lights Small changes make a big difference. #DarkSkyWeek #DarkSkyChampion #day5

Light at night affects more than sleep. It disrupts nocturnal animals, bird migrations, and pollinators. Darkness matters — for all of us. #DarkSkyWeek #ProtectTheNight #day4

Want to help your community save money and protect the night sky? Advocate for dimming schedules, warmer light temperatures, and full cut-off lighting. #DarkSkyWeek #SmartLighting #day3

Skyglow from poorly aimed lighting drowns out the stars for 80% of the world’s population. It's time to reclaim the night — one shielded fixture at a time. #DarkSkyWeek #ReclaimTheNight #Day2

Light pollution isn’t just a stargazer’s problem — it disrupts wildlife, wastes energy, and affects our health. This week, let's talk about what we can do about it. #DarkSkyWeek #LightPollution

Some nice solar activity today #solar #seestars50 #uk ☀️ ⚠️ Never look at the sun without the correct protection

My night sky camera caught this over Nottinghamshire just now, apparently a rocket fuel dump? Looks like the whirlpool galaxy way closer than it should be! Someone messing with our render distance? 🤣🤣 #astro

Learning about the effects of light pollution is now in the NEW requirements for the Scouts Space Explorer badge 💕👍 #education #astro #space #scouts #lightpollution - www.scouts.org.uk/explorers/ac...?

Well done all the fireflies! Congratulations! On the Moon Landing. #firefly #moon #blueghost

We can make a difference and this is a great start. Well done Wales 👏👏 - www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-w... #astro #darksky

I’ve just been reviewing my night sky camera. I believe I caught the fireball over Nottinghamshire in the UK reported in the news early hours of the 19th Feb at 03:44 (about 10 seconds in on this video) the news seems to say it’s a booster re-entering and burning up Is that true? 😬 #astro #cool

Little proud dad moment last night. My daughter has moved on to our main scope at training evenings, it won’t be long before she can solo operate! This girl amazes me everyday. 💕🔭 #astro #prouddad

It’s been a lovely thought provoking informative day discussing the effects and impacts of light pollution. Some amazing speakers and presentations. Thank you for hosting it @royalastrosoc.bsky.social lots of very useful information was shared.

@danidarkskies.bsky.social Great presentation today at RAS, and amazing progress on the Dark Skies in Wales. Definitely going to visit. Loved the thought of your mobile observatory 😀

Heading to London. Very early train 💺 #RAS #lightpollution

Clear sky last night in the UK. Managed some scope time between the planet parade. 🔭 #OwlNebula #astro #celestron

Yay a clear night here in the UK. Just been out with my scope and took this. The Fish Head Nebula (IC 1795) is a striking star-forming region located in the constellation Cassiopeia, near the Heart and Soul Nebulae. #astro #nebula #celestron

The Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) taken just now from my backyard with a Celestron Origin Home Observatory. #astro

The moons looking lovely this evening.

Finally we had clear skies last night in the UK, very cold but we managed some viewing time at the observatory. (Celestron Origin) #orion #m42 #astro

Happy New Year everyone. May 2025 be the best yet and wishing you all clear and unpolluted skies 💕🔭 #HNY #NewYear #HappyNewYear #astro

Just Received a Telescope for Christmas? Here’s How to Start Exploring the Night Sky! #clearskies

i lied, put your clothes back on. i’m gonna talk about how light pollution is destroying our view of the night sky and how we’ll never truly see it as it was intended to be seen and it’s only getting worse.

Met up for a few Christmas Drinks with this absolute legend last night. A very fun nerdy night was had by all. Rolled home around 3am 🤣🤣 #astrobiscuit #astro #christmas #festive

New article 👉 Understanding ALAN: The Effects of Artificial Light at Night and Responsible Lighting Practices #astro #astronomy #lightpollution #alan #skyglow #savethestars

We have to act now and educate more on responsible lighting and save the night sky for future generations. It no too late. #savethestars

Great first month for Sherwood Observatory & their brand new Planetarium, thank you to all that have visited already and left some lovely feedback. Please consider giving them a social follow and help them spread the word. @sherwoodobs.bsky.social #astro #astronomy #planetarium #education

Just for a little fun a wrote a quiz (probably for the younger ones) but it’s all fun and educational - How Much Do You Know About Light Pollution? #astro #lightpollution #quiz #fun

Having a bit of a scope tidy up today! Few tripods could do with a service, kit bag sort out, battery checkup, probably go as far as cleaning out the pockets of my coat! Anyone doing anything interesting today? (Oh and I might watch some POE2 on twitch in the background) 😏

Well we’ve made it to Friday team! I’d normally wish everyone clear and clean skies for the weekend, but looking at the weather it’s not looking great is it! ☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️