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Cave Creek sponsors stargazing gathering BY FOOTHILLS FOCUS STAFF
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he Dark Sky Initiative hosted a town-sponsored stargazing gathering in November at the entrance of the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation. More than 120 attendees joined to enjoy the night sky and live telescope presentation by NASA Ambassador Mark Johnston and Phoenix Astronomical Society President Stu Brackney. “We sincerely thank Town Marshal Adam Stein, Communications Specialist Kelley Francis and Town Manager Carrie Dyrek for their assistance and help in making our Star Gazing Party
a great success,” remarked Bruce Arlen of the Cave Creek Dark Sky Initiative. “We also want to thank town council for providing financial support to our Dark Sky festivities, as well as the parking lot attendants who volunteered.” Preserving the Sonoran Desert, which includes protection of dark skies from artificial light, is part of the town’s identity. As stated in the town’s general plan: “As adjacent municipalities extend their boundaries and associated development farther north, Cave Creek must do what it can to influence such development to honor our dark skies…”
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Dark Skies Communities are towns, cities and/ or municipalities that are dedicated to the preservation of the night sky through the implementation and enforcement of a quality outdoor lighting ordinance, dark sky education and citizen support of dark skies.
Astronomy expert Mark Johnston and Phoenix Astronomical Society President Stu Brackney highlight interstellar observations with a laser pointer at Spur Cross Conservation. (Photo by Melissa Wiejaczka)
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