Unitarian Universalist Fellowship presents Defending Darkness: A Brief History of Light Pollution

Gain a new appreciation for darkness on a planet dominated by a species enamored with light in this Zoom presentation by Andy Kreyche, local astronomy educator and member of the Santa Cruz Chapter of the International Dark Sky Association (IDA). The dark sky movement, originally started by astronomers, has become a worldwide effort to protect all species from the ill effects of excessive artificial light at night, also known as light pollution. After Andy’s presentation (and weather permitting), amateur astronomer Mike Jerry will be your guide for a real-time telescopic tour of astronomical sights from his home in Death Valley National Park which has been designated as the largest Dark Sky National Park in the country by the International Dark Sky Association. Register at uufscc.org.