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Cities at Night, the European project STARS4ALL initiative, is creating a 'Google maps' nocturnal version using pictures taken from space.   More than 17000 volunteers have classified, located and georeferenciated night...

Artificial light can affect trophic interactions between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. This is clear from an article published in the journal OIKOS under the title "Dietary changes in predators and...

The quality of the night sky is a natural heritage, as well as a valuable scientific, economic and cultural resource. The interest for its preservation grows every day with lots...

Our skies are getting brighter. A recent study found that our planet’s artificially lit outdoor area grew by about 2% each year between 2012 and 2016.   “Global growth in lighting at that kind...

IAC researchers along with engineers of the UPM will document the alignments of the sunrise during the december solstice from several temples in Luxor (Egypt).The astronomical event will be broadcast...

The Geminids, along with the Perseids, are the most intense rains of stars of the year. The European project STARS4ALL and sky-live.tv, bring the shower to your home. Live, from...