Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association
Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association
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Be a Star! Join the Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association.
Become a member of the Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association and work with like-minded members of the Fountain Hills community who are working to keep our night skies dark.
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Hubble Telescope Discoveries
Просмотров 652 года назад
Aerospace engineer, amateur astronomer, and Dark Sky board member, Tony Pistilli walks viewers through the history, discoveries, and achievements of the Hubble Space telescope over it's 30-year research history and gives a preview of new technology in development.
Mayan Archaeoastronomy with Dr. Anthony Aveni
Просмотров 7423 года назад
Dr. Anthony Aveni talks with us about Mayan archaeoastronomy, a field of study that he founded and teaches about as a university professor. We also discuss Mayan timekeeping and their apocalyptic worldview. Dr. Aveni is an astrophysicist and anthropologist. He just retired as a professor of Astronomy, Anthropology, and Native American studies at Colgate University where he has taught since 1963...
From LEDs to Satellites: Ground-based and Space-based Challenges to Dark Skies
Просмотров 473 года назад
In this two-part presentation, Jeff Hall, Director of the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, shares how new lighting technologies are affecting the quality of our night skies.
Bats and Artificial Light at Night
Просмотров 4633 года назад
Learn how artificial light affects all aspects of our amazing bat population in this video by Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association board member, Lisa Miller.
Dark Sky Inspiration Series: astrotourism
Просмотров 2143 года назад
Scott Adams, president of the Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association, talks to Bill Hinz, owner of ADERO Scottsdale, Autograph Collection, about how his boutique hotel benefits from Fountain Hills' dark sky designation.
Dark Sky Makeover
Просмотров 3793 года назад
Do you think lots of bright light is the best way to create safety in a dark environment? Watch this video to learn how less light shielded properly, is actually safer and more cost effective.
Dark Matter and Dark Energy
Просмотров 1373 года назад
Journey to the "dark side" as Nick DePorzio of Harvard University demystifies the concepts of Dark Matter and Dark Energy so you can spot them in your own backyard.
Dark Sky Defender Award
Просмотров 133 года назад
The Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association awarded its first Dark Sky Defender Award in 2020. Learn more about how to apply or how to nominate a facility or organization in Fountain Hills for this award.
Lights Out! Storytime with children's author Marsha Diane Arnold
Просмотров 7743 года назад
Award-winning children’s book author Marsha Diane Arnold shares a story time of her recent book “Lights Out!” in celebration of International Dark Sky Week. You can find more of her work at marshadianearnold.com.
Student Art Contest
Просмотров 423 года назад
Each year, the Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association holds a student art contest in conjunction with their annual festival. Monetary awards include $100 for first place, $50 for second place and $25 for third place. Winners of the 2021 contest are displayed in this slideshow.
Lunaverse & Beyond
Просмотров 273 года назад
This is a collection of astrophotos that I took in 2019 and 2020. All photos were taken with a Nikon D750 DSLR. Milky Way photos were taken with the camera mounted on a star tracker. Star trail photos were taken with the camera mounted on a stationary tripod. The moon, star clusters and the Andromeda galaxy were taken with the camera mounted on a Celestron 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Almos...
Lighting sources
Просмотров 393 года назад
Why is it important for us to choose exterior lighting that protects our skies and keeps them dark? Mark Derksen of Dirk's Electric is a board member of the FHDSA and a dark sky lighting expert. In this video, he entertains viewers while showing them how to make great lighting choices for the exterior of their homes, including some great demonstrations.

Комментарии

  • @hookem7030
    @hookem7030 7 месяцев назад

    Where can I buy dark sky approved solar lighting for our neighborhood park? Not pathway....but on pole. Thanks

    • @fountainhillsdarkskyassoci5506
      @fountainhillsdarkskyassoci5506 6 месяцев назад

      Thank you for reaching out about this. We recommend Paul's Ace Hardware next to Basha's. Let them know that you're looking for something Dark Sky compliant (shielded, under 3000K).

  • @johnabbiss43
    @johnabbiss43 10 месяцев назад

    why is it still so impossible for Science to believe that these people were telling the truth that they were handed down Knowledge from the Gods an Extraterrestrial Race who came to Earth in the distant past ( it was a prophecy of a return by Viracucha / Horus ? the end of days of waiting !! ) thanks love your video 😊

  • @johnabbiss43
    @johnabbiss43 10 месяцев назад

    I have been reading The Lost Realms a very interesting Book by Zecharia Sitchen which uses Archeoastronomy as credible Reference , I would highly recommend it as serious reading for anyone interested in this subject . I have really enjoyed this video Thank you !!!

  • @scottericson5347
    @scottericson5347 Год назад

    Vicky, For some unknown reason, the calendar system used by Mayans and the periods they were tracking is nearly identical to the astronomical almanac/calendar system that was concealed within the geometry/dimensions of the Ark of the Covenant. It has remained hidden/concealed for a very, very long time and within 6 months of today's date of 7/21/2023, everyone will know and be astonished. It is the Arks Volume(5.625) and total surface area(19.5) that produce the base astronomical constants, they must be run in pairs and then multiplied 1,2,3,4,5........, i ran them in vertical columns to produce the calendar. As an example 6*19.5=117, 30*19.5=585,36*19.5=702 40*19.4=780, 40*5.625=225, 42*5.625=236.25(four lunar months), 56*19.5=1092 days or 364*3, 120*19.5=2340 days. The Ark system tracks all the main luminaries with periods that look like it was drafted from a Mayan codex, it's that similar. i gave random figures, but when the system is played out chronologically its very obvious that what you're looking at is an astronomical almanac/calendar.

  • @dorianncrespo
    @dorianncrespo 2 года назад

    Just came here looking for an answer, wondering why are there so many ultra violet lights on the streets of the U.S.

    • @fountainhillsdarkskyassoci5506
      @fountainhillsdarkskyassoci5506 2 года назад

      Hi, Doriann. Actually, no street light in any place is ultraviolet. Ultraviolet is great for illuminating things that glow in the dark, such as scorpions and your white clothing when you go to a party, but it's useless and harmful for everyday lighting. Every city chooses what lights they will use for lighting the streets, and they have many options. Cities that are making an effort to mitigate light pollution are choosing warmer-colored lights that are less harsh on your eyes. And more efforts are being made to shield the lights from spilling into areas that don't need to be lit. Thanks for reaching out.

  • @jayschlum8064
    @jayschlum8064 3 года назад

    Well done Tony. Looking forward to more info on the Webb telescope when it’s operational. Great history on Hubble and all the discoveries it has presented.

  • @tawanamarieparker9007
    @tawanamarieparker9007 3 года назад

    Outstanding presentation! Enjoyed learning about the impact of light pollution on bats. Thank you!