Tyler Nordgren
@spaceart.bsky.social
Artist, Astronomer, Author, International Tour Leader, Speaker and all around Astronomical Bon Vivant coined the phrase “Half the park is after dark.”
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Tyler Nordgren
@spaceart.bsky.social
· Nov 22
I’ve been working with rangers at @officialnps.bsky.social for almost 20 years now promoting #darksky and science outreach in the parks. www.spacearttravelbureau.com
Thanks everyone for coming tonight. Remember, as big as the universe is, and as small as we may be, we are a way for the stars to know themselves. And that’s no small thing. #parkchat
December 18, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Thanks everyone for coming tonight. Remember, as big as the universe is, and as small as we may be, we are a way for the stars to know themselves. And that’s no small thing. #parkchat
Q11: If there were one awe-inspiring sight/experience in a park that you think could lead to social growth, and make the world a better place, what would it be? #parkchat
December 18, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Q11: If there were one awe-inspiring sight/experience in a park that you think could lead to social growth, and make the world a better place, what would it be? #parkchat
Q10: Sociologists say that when we experience awe in nature we are forced to confront its vastness, increasing humility, and facilitating social growth. Have you found this to be true in your experience? #parkchat
December 18, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Q10: Sociologists say that when we experience awe in nature we are forced to confront its vastness, increasing humility, and facilitating social growth. Have you found this to be true in your experience? #parkchat
Q9: Awe is described as a reverential feeling of respect mixed with fear or wonder. What’s an awe-inspiring experience you’ve had in a park? #parkchat
December 18, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Q9: Awe is described as a reverential feeling of respect mixed with fear or wonder. What’s an awe-inspiring experience you’ve had in a park? #parkchat
Q8: Speaking of astronomy by day or night, as an astronomer one of the things I love about parks is how otherworldly they can be. What’s a park that makes you feel like you are on another planet and appreciate our planet anew? #parkchat
December 18, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Q8: Speaking of astronomy by day or night, as an astronomer one of the things I love about parks is how otherworldly they can be. What’s a park that makes you feel like you are on another planet and appreciate our planet anew? #parkchat
Q7: Some astronomy in parks happens during the day. In both 2017 and 2024 a total solar eclipse (when the moon covers the Sun) was visible in the US from dozens of national parks. Did you get to see one there or perhaps somewhere else? What did you think? #parkchat
December 18, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Q7: Some astronomy in parks happens during the day. In both 2017 and 2024 a total solar eclipse (when the moon covers the Sun) was visible in the US from dozens of national parks. Did you get to see one there or perhaps somewhere else? What did you think? #parkchat
Q6: A naturally dark night sky was normal for all but recent human history. To see the stars at night is to see the world the way our ancestors saw it. What’s a connection to our ancestors that you’ve experienced in a park? #parkchat
December 18, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Q6: A naturally dark night sky was normal for all but recent human history. To see the stars at night is to see the world the way our ancestors saw it. What’s a connection to our ancestors that you’ve experienced in a park? #parkchat
Q5: In 2007 DarkSky International declared Natural Bridges Nat Mon to be the world’s 1st International Dark Sky Park. This year they named their 250th. Have you been to an International Dark Sky place? Where? What was it like? #parkchat
December 18, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Q5: In 2007 DarkSky International declared Natural Bridges Nat Mon to be the world’s 1st International Dark Sky Park. This year they named their 250th. Have you been to an International Dark Sky place? Where? What was it like? #parkchat
Q4: It’s estimated that 80% of the US population can no longer see the Milky Way from where they live. Can you? If not, how far do you have to travel to see it and is it at a park? #parkchat
December 18, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Q4: It’s estimated that 80% of the US population can no longer see the Milky Way from where they live. Can you? If not, how far do you have to travel to see it and is it at a park? #parkchat
Q3: In 2009 I coined the phrase “Half the park is after dark” to raise awareness of night skies for park visitors and park officials. Have you been to a night sky talk in a park recently? Where and what was the topic? # parkchat
December 18, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Q3: In 2009 I coined the phrase “Half the park is after dark” to raise awareness of night skies for park visitors and park officials. Have you been to a night sky talk in a park recently? Where and what was the topic? # parkchat
Q2: In 2007 I began working with rangers on night sky interpretation. A superintendent once asked me what starry skies had to do with parks. Are starry skies a part of your park experience? If so how? #parkchat
December 18, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Q2: In 2007 I began working with rangers on night sky interpretation. A superintendent once asked me what starry skies had to do with parks. Are starry skies a part of your park experience? If so how? #parkchat
Q1: As an astronomer, my life changed in 2005 the night I saw a ranger talk in Yosemite Valley about rangers protecting the view of starry skies in the nation’s parks. How has a park changed you or the path you were on in life? #parkchat
December 18, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Q1: As an astronomer, my life changed in 2005 the night I saw a ranger talk in Yosemite Valley about rangers protecting the view of starry skies in the nation’s parks. How has a park changed you or the path you were on in life? #parkchat
Looking forward to #parkchat tonight. Talking about parks always relaxes me and fills me with peace and awe. I hope there’s nothing else going on tonight.
December 18, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Looking forward to #parkchat tonight. Talking about parks always relaxes me and fills me with peace and awe. I hope there’s nothing else going on tonight.
Have you ever wanted to go to Antarctica, see penguins, whales, and icebergs by day? Plus, the southern Milky Way, Magellanic Clouds and possibly the Aurora Australia (Southern Lights) by night. Join me and get 25% off for reservations by 12/19 at noon. betchartexpeditions.com/pdf_files/17...
December 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Have you ever wanted to go to Antarctica, see penguins, whales, and icebergs by day? Plus, the southern Milky Way, Magellanic Clouds and possibly the Aurora Australia (Southern Lights) by night. Join me and get 25% off for reservations by 12/19 at noon. betchartexpeditions.com/pdf_files/17...
The benefit to three straight weeks of freezing temperatures is the waterfalls have frozen. #ithacaisgorges
December 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The benefit to three straight weeks of freezing temperatures is the waterfalls have frozen. #ithacaisgorges
On this date 200 years ago the Erie Canal officially opened. It has been an honor to design this for the NY Canal Corp for the bicentennial. #art
October 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
On this date 200 years ago the Erie Canal officially opened. It has been an honor to design this for the NY Canal Corp for the bicentennial. #art
JOIN ME as I lead another trip to Antarctica for Betchart Expeditions in March 2026 for the Southern Lights. By day it’s seals, penguins and icebergs as we travel below the Antarctic Circle, at night, so much more. #aurora #antarctica #astronomy
October 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
JOIN ME as I lead another trip to Antarctica for Betchart Expeditions in March 2026 for the Southern Lights. By day it’s seals, penguins and icebergs as we travel below the Antarctic Circle, at night, so much more. #aurora #antarctica #astronomy
One year ago today I got to see Europa Clipper launch with my wife who is on the E-Themis instrument team.
October 15, 2025 at 1:35 AM
One year ago today I got to see Europa Clipper launch with my wife who is on the E-Themis instrument team.
Aurora Borealis 9/2/2025 and Aurora Australis 3/24/2025 in one year.
September 3, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Aurora Borealis 9/2/2025 and Aurora Australis 3/24/2025 in one year.
OMG!!! I’m flying to Amsterdam on my way to Kilimanjaro and made sure to get a window seat on the north side of the plane in hopes of aurora and was blown away by the colors. I’ve never seen them so bright! Here are my crappy iPhone photos.
September 3, 2025 at 4:51 AM
OMG!!! I’m flying to Amsterdam on my way to Kilimanjaro and made sure to get a window seat on the north side of the plane in hopes of aurora and was blown away by the colors. I’ve never seen them so bright! Here are my crappy iPhone photos.
Bags are packed and tomorrow I fly to Kilimanjaro. I’m the astronomer on a trip for Betchart Expeditions and The Planetary Society to see a total lunar eclipse over the baobab trees of Tanzania (with the chance of a major auroral storm during my polar flight there). #childhooddream #art #astronomy
September 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Bags are packed and tomorrow I fly to Kilimanjaro. I’m the astronomer on a trip for Betchart Expeditions and The Planetary Society to see a total lunar eclipse over the baobab trees of Tanzania (with the chance of a major auroral storm during my polar flight there). #childhooddream #art #astronomy
Riding a bike, kayaking, or boating on the Erie Canal is a journey thru America of yesteryear as driving Route 66. It was a huge honor to be asked to design this for their Bicentennial. They have made a pdf to download and print your own. #art edge.sitecorecloud.io/newyorkpowe2...
July 25, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Riding a bike, kayaking, or boating on the Erie Canal is a journey thru America of yesteryear as driving Route 66. It was a huge honor to be asked to design this for their Bicentennial. They have made a pdf to download and print your own. #art edge.sitecorecloud.io/newyorkpowe2...
I’ve got a booth at the annual Ithaca NY Artist’s Market on August 8th. I’ll be selling posters and canvases for a selection of my Finger Lakes and New York designs (including the Erie Canal bicentennial this year). I’m in booth 56: Tyler Nordgren. Check it out:
artspartner.org/content/view... #art
artspartner.org/content/view... #art
July 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I’ve got a booth at the annual Ithaca NY Artist’s Market on August 8th. I’ll be selling posters and canvases for a selection of my Finger Lakes and New York designs (including the Erie Canal bicentennial this year). I’m in booth 56: Tyler Nordgren. Check it out:
artspartner.org/content/view... #art
artspartner.org/content/view... #art