From the time of the ancient native peoples to the present, the night sky has been a source of knowledge, guidance and wonder for the people of our region. Preservation of our starry skies remains a broadly shared value in southern Arizona.

The Milky Way arching over the Santa Rita Mountains as seen from Green Valley, Arizona. Image by Burley Packwood.

As the Southern Arizona Chapter of DarkSky International, we help individuals and organizations solve local light pollution problems. We also advocate for better outdoor lighting ordinances, and can show you where to find beautiful starry skies in our region.

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