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We attended the GLAD/Town Council "Friendsgiving" Potluck. We enjoyed the good food and hospitality of the community while having the opportunity to discuss the excellent position and potential Lansing has for becoming the first DarkSky community in Appalachia! #Northcarolina #Ashecounty #Lansing
November 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
We attended the GLAD/Town Council "Friendsgiving" Potluck. We enjoyed the good food and hospitality of the community while having the opportunity to discuss the excellent position and potential Lansing has for becoming the first DarkSky community in Appalachia! #Northcarolina #Ashecounty #Lansing
We are always happy to help with school outreach for potential university students. DSO's open night was a success despite horribly overcast conditions. Everyone got a good look at the Moon and Saturn. Discussions were held about light pollution during DSI's 24 hour One-Sky event.
November 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
We are always happy to help with school outreach for potential university students. DSO's open night was a success despite horribly overcast conditions. Everyone got a good look at the Moon and Saturn. Discussions were held about light pollution during DSI's 24 hour One-Sky event.
Our founding president, David, has set up our design with a local apparel shop in Lansing, NC called Amy Anne Apparel Inc. (Lansing Trading Co). The sweater and t-shirt were acquired at an excellent price! If you want one please contact/inquire/order here: www.amyanneapparel.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Our founding president, David, has set up our design with a local apparel shop in Lansing, NC called Amy Anne Apparel Inc. (Lansing Trading Co). The sweater and t-shirt were acquired at an excellent price! If you want one please contact/inquire/order here: www.amyanneapparel.com
Our first sidewalk Astronomy event hosted by New River Brewing! Despite poor weather predictions, the sky managed to stay clear enough for the Moon and one of the best views of Saturn this year. Special thanks to owner Greg and his wife and Michelle for support #ashecounty #darksky ##northcarolina
November 2, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Our first sidewalk Astronomy event hosted by New River Brewing! Despite poor weather predictions, the sky managed to stay clear enough for the Moon and one of the best views of Saturn this year. Special thanks to owner Greg and his wife and Michelle for support #ashecounty #darksky ##northcarolina
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A very important step forward in our understanding of light pollution under cloudy skies, by Miroslav Kocifaj, Fabio Falchi and Frantisek Kundracik
"An all-sky light pollution model for global-scale applications that embraces a full range of cloud distributions"
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
"An all-sky light pollution model for global-scale applications that embraces a full range of cloud distributions"
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
An all-sky light pollution model for global-scale applications that embraces a full range of cloud distributions | PNAS
Light pollution has been traditionally modeled using clear or completely overcast
conditions. Usually, atmospheric conditions are more complex and ...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:50 PM
A very important step forward in our understanding of light pollution under cloudy skies, by Miroslav Kocifaj, Fabio Falchi and Frantisek Kundracik
"An all-sky light pollution model for global-scale applications that embraces a full range of cloud distributions"
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
"An all-sky light pollution model for global-scale applications that embraces a full range of cloud distributions"
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
One of our favorite authors, Leigh Ann Henion has an event in Lansing on 5 December. If you are from the area, please check it out.
#Lansing #ashecounty #darksky #northcarolina
#Lansing #ashecounty #darksky #northcarolina
October 31, 2025 at 7:22 PM
One of our favorite authors, Leigh Ann Henion has an event in Lansing on 5 December. If you are from the area, please check it out.
#Lansing #ashecounty #darksky #northcarolina
#Lansing #ashecounty #darksky #northcarolina
We are going to be at the Brewery Saturday. The Moon and Saturn will be right next to each other. Hoping for clear skies. #ashecounty #Astronomy #publichealth #lightpollution #darksky
October 29, 2025 at 10:39 PM
We are going to be at the Brewery Saturday. The Moon and Saturn will be right next to each other. Hoping for clear skies. #ashecounty #Astronomy #publichealth #lightpollution #darksky
Our Mount Jefferson event was a bust due to clouds. Got a couple of good view of the Sun and that was it. Thanks to Ranger Tim Abee for support!
October 26, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Our Mount Jefferson event was a bust due to clouds. Got a couple of good view of the Sun and that was it. Thanks to Ranger Tim Abee for support!
October 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Another fine presentation and viewing on dark skies / LP at New River with around thirty guests!
October 25, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Another fine presentation and viewing on dark skies / LP at New River with around thirty guests!
#Astronomy #astrophotography #ashecounty #Jeffersonnc #westjeffersonnc #northcarolina #publichealth #AppState #boone #wataugacounty #mountrogers #ncparks #nature #darksky
October 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Occasionally members like to revive their relationship with the night. One way of doing this is through astrophotography, a low impact hobby. You can achieve fascinating images with inexpensive sensors. For instance, the Pleiades was shot using an old dslr. Credit: D. Heflin x 3 C. Dalton x 1.
October 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Occasionally members like to revive their relationship with the night. One way of doing this is through astrophotography, a low impact hobby. You can achieve fascinating images with inexpensive sensors. For instance, the Pleiades was shot using an old dslr. Credit: D. Heflin x 3 C. Dalton x 1.
Comets used to be visible under dark skies. Now they are hard to appreciate without a camera sensor. #darkskies #astrophotograpy #lightpollution #publichealth
October 24, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Comets used to be visible under dark skies. Now they are hard to appreciate without a camera sensor. #darkskies #astrophotograpy #lightpollution #publichealth
An emerald color of comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) is seen in front of a dense southern milky way backdrop. This comet image was taken by one of our volunteers during the October DSO night. #Boone #appstate #astrophotograpy #astronomy #lightpollution #publichealth
October 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
An emerald color of comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) is seen in front of a dense southern milky way backdrop. This comet image was taken by one of our volunteers during the October DSO night. #Boone #appstate #astrophotograpy #astronomy #lightpollution #publichealth
October night at the DSO was awesome until it clouded over. The volunteers and students had fun gathering a few images before the show. Photo credit for the milkyway and hand heart shots to the young ladies that took them. #Boone #appstate #astrophotography #astronomy #lightpollution #publichealth
October 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
October night at the DSO was awesome until it clouded over. The volunteers and students had fun gathering a few images before the show. Photo credit for the milkyway and hand heart shots to the young ladies that took them. #Boone #appstate #astrophotography #astronomy #lightpollution #publichealth
Ashe DSC's own version of the Wizard Nebula by David Heflin. Help us keep light pollution low for these images and Oh, BTW: For human and environmental health! #astrophotography #astronomy #publichealth #ashecounty #appalachianstate #northcarolina #virginia #science #photography #darkskies
October 17, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Ashe DSC's own version of the Wizard Nebula by David Heflin. Help us keep light pollution low for these images and Oh, BTW: For human and environmental health! #astrophotography #astronomy #publichealth #ashecounty #appalachianstate #northcarolina #virginia #science #photography #darkskies
A three night stent of viewing/outreach at New River State Park. Tonight is the last night of clear skies for the week. Remember yo keep your outdoor lights necessary, low level, directed, controlled, and warm! #Astronomy #astrophotography #ashecounty #wataugacounty #publichealth #boone #fall
October 16, 2025 at 10:11 AM
A three night stent of viewing/outreach at New River State Park. Tonight is the last night of clear skies for the week. Remember yo keep your outdoor lights necessary, low level, directed, controlled, and warm! #Astronomy #astrophotography #ashecounty #wataugacounty #publichealth #boone #fall
The holidays are near and we at Ashe DSC encourage outdoor holiday lighting that is energy efficient (LED) and pleasantly warm in color. We think these features add great ambience and cheer to the holiday season. Even displays such as this one is of little to no concern. Happy Halloween! #Halloween
October 13, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The holidays are near and we at Ashe DSC encourage outdoor holiday lighting that is energy efficient (LED) and pleasantly warm in color. We think these features add great ambience and cheer to the holiday season. Even displays such as this one is of little to no concern. Happy Halloween! #Halloween
To all those keeping chickens in Ashe County and concerned about Avian flu, see link.
Artificial light at night wakes up dormant infections in birds: 2020 News: News: News & Events: Department of Biology: Indiana University Bloomington share.google/dj6hYTD2z2ZK...
Artificial light at night wakes up dormant infections in birds: 2020 News: News: News & Events: Department of Biology: Indiana University Bloomington share.google/dj6hYTD2z2ZK...
Artificial light at night wakes up dormant infections in birds
IU Biology news: ERI study: Artificial light at night wakes up dormant infections in birds.
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October 13, 2025 at 10:40 PM
To all those keeping chickens in Ashe County and concerned about Avian flu, see link.
Artificial light at night wakes up dormant infections in birds: 2020 News: News: News & Events: Department of Biology: Indiana University Bloomington share.google/dj6hYTD2z2ZK...
Artificial light at night wakes up dormant infections in birds: 2020 News: News: News & Events: Department of Biology: Indiana University Bloomington share.google/dj6hYTD2z2ZK...
Colors are poppin' at the NC State Parks! Rendezvous Mountain, New River State Park, and Mount Jefferson, respectively. Photo Credit: Jeff Matheson, Nathan Kelly, and Cory Dalton respectively. #ashecounty #fall #northcarolina
October 9, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Colors are poppin' at the NC State Parks! Rendezvous Mountain, New River State Park, and Mount Jefferson, respectively. Photo Credit: Jeff Matheson, Nathan Kelly, and Cory Dalton respectively. #ashecounty #fall #northcarolina
Join DarkSky International’s global conference, a one-of-a-kind 24-hour virtual event that follows the arc of night around the world.
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October 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Join DarkSky International’s global conference, a one-of-a-kind 24-hour virtual event that follows the arc of night around the world.
conference.darksky.org
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We are so amazed at our local star. John Boston loves imaging and Cory Dalton loves processing. John captured and processed this just on a fly during an Ashe DSC light pollution event. Great work Star Sherpa! #astrophotography #Astronomy #northcarolina #ashecounty #publichealth #lightpollution
October 6, 2025 at 11:13 PM
We are so amazed at our local star. John Boston loves imaging and Cory Dalton loves processing. John captured and processed this just on a fly during an Ashe DSC light pollution event. Great work Star Sherpa! #astrophotography #Astronomy #northcarolina #ashecounty #publichealth #lightpollution
We had such a great evening celebrating NASA's Observe the Moon Night at Rendezvous Mountain State Park! Thank you to all those who helped set it up including Ranger Matheson and Mr. Shepherd. We hope to do it again soon! #astronomy #publichealth #lightpollution #ashecounty #wilkescounty
October 5, 2025 at 2:46 AM
We had such a great evening celebrating NASA's Observe the Moon Night at Rendezvous Mountain State Park! Thank you to all those who helped set it up including Ranger Matheson and Mr. Shepherd. We hope to do it again soon! #astronomy #publichealth #lightpollution #ashecounty #wilkescounty
John Boston is getting honed in on his planetary imaging techniques while promoting LP awareness.
October 3, 2025 at 2:24 PM
John Boston is getting honed in on his planetary imaging techniques while promoting LP awareness.