STEWARDS OF THE NIGHT: SHARING THE DARK SKY NARRATIVE
The unique actions of individuals, state agencies, federal agencies, non-profits, businesses, and communities throughout the world illustrate how stewardship of dark skies is embraced in different ways by different people.
This Story Map highlights stories from individuals and entities that have become stewards of the night in their own unique ways. Each narrative includes key takeaways and links to the author’s original article and related resources.
Visit the Colorado Plateau Dark Sky Cooperative’s Blog to read all past and current stories.

RESEARCH
Light Pollution
- The New World Atlas of Artificial Night Sky Brightness
- Get the book: “The World Atlas of Light Pollution”
EXPLORE THE NIGHT SKY
Use the following links to learn more about constellations that are visible within the Colorado Plateau Region during various seasons. To get the latest updates on events related to the cosmos, check out Earth Sky.
- Spring Constellations
- Summer Constellations
- Autumn Constellations
- Winter Constellations
- Year Round Constellations
- EarthSky.org