• About
    • Who We Are
    • Texas Friends of the Night Sky Groups
  • Night Sky Conservation
    • TxDOT 360
    • Night Sky Friendly Communities
  • Resources
    • What is Light Pollution?
    • Impacts of Light Pollution
    • Night Sky Friendly Lighting
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FRIENDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY NIGHT SKY
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Texas Friends of the Night Sky Groups
  • Night Sky Conservation
    • TxDOT 360
    • Night Sky Friendly Communities
  • Resources
    • What is Light Pollution?
    • Impacts of Light Pollution
    • Night Sky Friendly Lighting
  • Blog
  • Contact

TRAVIS COUNTY
FRIENDS OF THE NIGHT SKY

Photo Credit: Gil Goldstein

Reduce your lighting to make our skies brighter!
Next Meeting : October 15, 2022 6PM -
Boulder Trail Park Pavilion, Whitemarsh Valley Walk Lost Creek, TX 78746
Lost Creek Star Party to follow 7-10pm

Reducing Light Pollution

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What is Light Pollution?
Light pollution is wasted artificial outdoor lighting in the natural environment. ​This is a manmade problem that we can help solve in our own backyard. 
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Night Sky Friendly Lighting
Many city and neighborhood outdoor lighting increases light pollution because of the type of light fixture. Check out these resources for lighitng features that will help reduce light pollution in your community.
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Night Sky Friendly Communities
​in Travis County
Many neighborhoods are seeing the importance of night sky friendly lighting and are updating their lighting! Want to make the switch in your neighborhood? Contact us!

Austin City Council Declares Hill Country Night Sky Month for October, 2023

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Travis County Friends of the Night Sky is a volunteer-led nonprofit that advocates for best lighting practices, upholding the values of the International Dark Sky Association, and educating the public on the environmental issues of light pollution.  ​
Photo Credit: Josh Byerly
info@traviscountynightsky.org
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  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Texas Friends of the Night Sky Groups
  • Night Sky Conservation
    • TxDOT 360
    • Night Sky Friendly Communities
  • Resources
    • What is Light Pollution?
    • Impacts of Light Pollution
    • Night Sky Friendly Lighting
  • Blog
  • Contact