One People, One Sky, One Star at a Time

Milky Way over Natural Bridge

Milky Way over Natural Bridge by TWAN photographer Wally Pacholka/Astropics.com

It is possible to recover the magnificence of the starry night sky to once again inspire and nurture the hearts and souls of all children of this planet. This is the goal at its core and intrinsic to humanity.

Audrey Fischer, One Star at a Time

Launched during Global Astronomy Month 2010, the One Star at a Time program is a worldwide effort to create accessible public spaces to view a starry night sky. Co-chaired by Cipriano Marín, coordinator of the Starlight Initiative, and IDA Board member Audrey Fischer, in cooperation with Astronomers Without Borders (AWB), the program uses night sky conservation to unite people across the planet. One Star will engage the average citizen, individually or in groups, to cherish and protect the night sky through personal pledges, registration of public stargazing areas, and information sharing.

Rowena Davis, International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), editor of Nightscape

 

Take the Pledge

Pledge to preserve and protect the night sky above your observing site, home, business, school or town. Take a stand against the encroachment of the light. It's something you can do to reduce light pollution -- one place and one star at a time.

Taking the pledge is simple and fast.  Just tell us who you are, where you are, and how to contact you. We'll give you a checklist of simple things you can do to reduce light pollution on any property you manage, and you just check off what you have already done or will do.

That's it!

Ready to take the pledge?

Join the Global StarPark Network

Register your observing grounds as part of the Global StarPark Network!  Join others around the world as the network grows.<--break->

Creating a StarPark is easy!  Any space is eligible to be a StarPark as long as it is available for public use at least once a year.  All we need from you is some basic information about the site and a commitment that you will do what is within your power to protect the night sky above your spot.

Ready to register your StarPark?

Global StarPark Network: Definition and Potential

What is a StarPark?

A StarPark is a window to the firmament that each community voluntarily designates to enjoy the starry night sky. Its function is to claim and secure the right to starlight, especially for future generations.

StarParks brochure

Full color promotional brochure. English.

This beautiful StarPark brochure is designed by the creative team of Cipriano, Giuseppe Orlando, and Luis Mir.  It is now available in English and Greek, Italian, Spanish in 3 formats.

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Latest StarPark

Lincolnshire - Illinois - United States
This StarPark is at the edge of a 18-hole PGA championship golf course which is also a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary because Marriott land management policies protect the environment by enhancing precious natural areas and wildlife habitats at this site. This is the very first registered StarPark of the Global StarPark Network located at a resort.There is a meeting room/club house for indoor presentation... plus large tent for outdoor talks. For StarParties, the specific areas of the golf course is set up with glow-in-the-dark sticks to trace out the constellations, so children can golf at night from star-to-star about the Big Dipper and beyond... just beware of the Black Hole!
Marriott Lincolnshire Resort

Recent Pledges

  • - California
    Turn off lights when not in use.
  • - Florida
    Use timers to turn off lights.
    Use motion detectors.
    Turn off lights when not in use.
    ...
  • Munster - Indiana - United States
    Turn off lights when not in use.
    Avoid outdoor use of CFLs.
    Use the minimum light to do the job.
  • - Region of Krasnodar
    Use motion detectors.
    Turn off lights when not in use.
    Shine all lighting downward to reduce glare.
    ...