Astronomical events like the Coronae Borealis nova can give us a healthy perspective on our day-to-day hangups Sometime in the next few months, a white dwarf star within the faintly visible constellation T Coronae Borealis is predicted to become a nova bright and conspicuous to any casual stargazer. The T Coronae Borealis nova will last […]
How Does It Work? It turns out that our nation-wide network of weather radar stations is perfect for gathering information about nocturnal bird migration. In total darkness, the radar can detect the total number of birds in the air, the birds’ speed, altitude, and direction of flight. As a result, we humans have learned much […]
La Plata Mountains Panorama, photo by Bettymaya Foott By Deborah Price and Aaron Watson, DarkSky Colorado, 11/2/2023. A lot of darkness in the winter means we depend more on good night vision when outside enjoying a twilight snowshoe tour or skiing down a cross-country trail. It may seem that a bright headlight is the best […]
“You are in a very special place. 80% of Americans cannot see the type of night sky you have the privilege of viewing here. In recognition of our world-class views of the night sky, Colorado is home to a growing number of certified International Dark Sky Places where the natural night is protected and where […]
“Building collision” is a problem for birds, but not the biggest problem for migrating birds in Colorado. The big problem: “navigational disruption” of migrating birds means that many birds aren’t able to find their desired nesting place. 80% of migratory birds travel at night, and our artificial lights are a problem. There are three reasons […]
by Aaron Watson, DarkSky Colorado There is no question that people love to get outdoors in the Colorado summertime. 14ers and backcountry outings offer some of the most challenging and rewarding adventures. While you are out enjoying the good tidings of the mountains and other natural areas, remember to be gentle on the night. The […]
By Martie Semmer, DarkSky Colorado Nighttime is special on Colorado’s rivers. After a day of rafting, kayaking, or canoeing, the boats are secured for the night and it’s time to set up camp. You and your boating friends have practiced river safety and etiquette all day on the river. Nighttime safety and etiquette best practices […]
