Dark Sky Maps. Our ambition is to make astronomy accessible to everyone. Used with permission David recalculated the The World Atlas of the Artificial Night Sky Brightness with newer data.
Low light pollution conditions or dark skies is one of the most important properties of a good astronmical observing site. Click the map to find detailed information about that area. Some are places which the Go Stargazing team have found based on recent light pollution maps.
Use these guides as the first step in locating a dark sky area to pursue your astronomical endeavors.
These are places identified by the International Dark Sky Association as great locations to go stargazing. Dark Sky Reserve was designated in December 2017 as the first dark sky reserve in the US. It also includes locations suggested by various local authorities such as National Parks and AONBs. There are a Read more.
