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In Defense of Darkness
Stephen C Hummel Stephen C Hummel

In Defense of Darkness

External article on Grist.org

Clear, dark skies are a resource and key to doing astronomical work, but growing sources of artificial light threaten the night.

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Sky Island Fireflies
Stephen C Hummel Stephen C Hummel

Sky Island Fireflies

Fireflies are not a species one commonly associates with dry desert conditions, but a small population resides within the Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve.

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