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The world’s largest ‘dark sky sanctuary’ is now in Oregon
The area spans 2.5 million acres of Lake County in Southeastern Oregon. It was certified this month by DarkSky International, a U.S. based nonprofit that aims to reduce light pollution.
Astronomers spot new tiny moons around Neptune and Uranus
The moon count in our solar system just went up by three.
Don’t look so blue, Neptune: Now astronomers know this planet’s true color
Neptune has long been depicted as a deeper, darker blue than its fellow ice giant Uranus, but a new study shows that both are a similar shade of light greenish blue.
Northern Lights could add spooky flare to Halloween weekend skies
A storm that started more than 92 million miles away is sending a spooky light snow to skies above the Pacific Northwest — and across the northern third of the rest of the United States, too.
Prineville Reservoir first Oregon park to get ‘dark sky’ nod
Prineville Reservoir State Park has been certified as an International Dark Sky Park and is the first Oregon park to make the list of the places around the world with the least nighttime light pollution.
5 Things We Learned About The Eclipse Of 1878
Author David Baron wrote "American Eclipse," a book about the eclipse of 1878. He explains how the celestial event gave American scientists a chance to prove themselves on the world stage.