Saturday, April 26, 2025

World’s First ‘Dark Sky’ Airport Opens in Wyoming

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At Jackson Hole Airport, travelers experienced a unique pop-up planetarium featuring a projection of the night sky, highlighting the area’s recent certification as a dark sky community by DarkSky International. Eons Lemasters from Wyoming Stargazing emphasized the importance of reducing light pollution to preserve the visibility of constellations, as the airport has implemented measures such as downward-facing lighting and motion sensors to minimize nighttime illumination. This initiative is particularly significant as Jackson Hole Airport is the first in the world to receive such a designation, complementing efforts to protect the night sky as a natural resource. The community aims to engage private homeowners and businesses in these sustainability goals, coinciding with International Dark Sky Week.

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