CorkSkyFriendly

A collaboration of organisations interested in raising awareness of the adverse effects of excessive artificial light.

[CorkSkyFriendly @corkskyfriendly]

Dark Sky Ireland hosts Voices for Dark Skies for #IDSW2020 #DarkSkyWeek Co-hosted by Cork Sky Friendly Campaign and @mayodarkskies this event will open discussion on advocacy within our all-island network and action planning for dark skies. Registration
https://t.co/o8Y3tVHExx

[CorkSkyFriendly @corkskyfriendly]

@eth4nqs @Noelle_KK @AoifeMhaith @RSAIreland Ethan yes, LEDs also have the advantage of better shielding. Most of the time councils fit them correctly and its an improvement but sometimes, if not fitted correctly its a problem.

[CorkSkyFriendly @corkskyfriendly]

@eth4nqs @AoifeMhaith @RSAIreland Yes this is true. They do use a lot less energy which is good. However the high kelvin lights do also affect night time wild life more than the older narrow band sodium lights.

[Salva Bará @salvabara]

"To our knowledge, this is the first study to show that low-rise lights pointing downwards affect night-migrating birds."

[Darren Gale @DarrenGale_1]

So much for clear skies! But did manage this pic of @Space_Station over Cork City tonight. @CorkAstronomy @blackrockcastle @AstronomyIRL @VirtualAstro @ISS_Research

[Iar Ard Mhéara Chorcaí, Cllr. Dan Boyle @sendboyle]

Public consultation on the Cork City Development Plan (2022-2028) begins today. The general thrust of the plan is good but there are many areas where it can and should be improved. Make your submission to help make Cork a better city.

[MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory @blackrockcastle]

For #DarkSkyTuesday, find out why this week is particularly good for Dark Sky citizen science!

[CorkSkyFriendly @corkskyfriendly]

Now ONE DAY to make your submission to ensure the issue of light pollution & preservation of Cork Dark Sky places are included in the Draft Plan. We have..please make your voice heard. #biodiversity #health #DarkSky

[Cork County Council @Corkcoco]

🕕There's ONE week left to Have Your Say (Midnight July 1st) on the Draft Cork County Development Plan!
🌍Strategic Environmental and Habitats Directive and Strategic Flood Risk Assessment ensure development proposed in plan is #sustainable
https://t.co/JNgToQZGp2
#DraftCDP

[CorkSkyFriendly @corkskyfriendly]

Wonderful to see the spread of the dark sky movement beyond concept closer to reality. Great work!

[Kerem Asfuroglu @KeremAsfuroglu]

Dark Source is proud to be working with the green community of Cloughjordan Ecovillage to develop their environmentally friendly lighting masterplan in Tipperary, Ireland. #darksource #darksky #lightingdesign

[Smart Light Hub GR @SLH_GR]

Artificial light harming #clownfish 💡🐠🐚

A new study shows the effects of #ALAN on marine wildlife 🐟 #LightPollution

@UniMelb | @psl_univ
@jules_schligler
@daphnecortese
@SuzanneCMills
@r_beldade

@royalsociety | @guardian ⬇️

https://t.co/P73IAY9IMT

[ESERO Ireland @Esero_ie]

Teacher CPD - STEAMing through Dark Skies and Biodiversity with ESERO!

We want to introduce you to the exciting world of the night sky and biodiversity. This course is suitable for all primary teachers.

More info - https://t.co/UOQkEhcBj1

[TheEnvironForum @EnvironForum]

Half way there with half a million signatures. Thank you to everyone who has signed to try to reach the Irish threshold, a lot more needed so please sign & retweet if you haven't already @byhedge @greenspacescork @SECADCork @irdduhallow @goleenharbour https://t.co/UTiGWttgSs

[CorkSkyFriendly @corkskyfriendly]

Hear Hear! Great to see @GeorgieMacPorge highlighted here. Her trojan work for dark skies is a force to be reckoned with and always done with gentle smiles.

[DarkSky International @IDADarkSky]

This month, we are highlighting the work of Georgia MacMillan. From organizing the Mayo International Dark Sky Week & hosting nighttime wilderness hikes to her work on Dark Sky Places in Ireland, she is a force in the dark sky community.

Meet Georgia: https://t.co/LSFbDNpT1D

[CorkSkyFriendly @corkskyfriendly]

One to bookmark for summer days...& nights!

[OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory @omdarksky]

It’s third time lucky as we announce our opening date of 3 June 2021 - we can’t wait to finally open our doors and welcome you to OM. Online booking for guided tours of our exhibition opens at 12 noon this Wednesday 19 May https://t.co/cQBExUyXKv @DiscoverNI @SperrinView

[Manuel Spitschan PhD @mspitschan]

Interested in sleep, the biological clock and the influence of light? ☀️

Today, we're very excited to release our new open-access and science-based comic book "Enlighten your clock: How your body tells time" suitable (13+ years)

Free download: https://t.co/YOaE05RHcj

[MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory @blackrockcastle]

For today's #DarkSkyTuesday astro challenge with @Esero_ie , we're going to show you just how dramatic the differences in viewing options are in Dark Skies vs Light polluted skies using an easily recognisable asterism - The Plough.

[MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory @blackrockcastle]

For #DarkSkyTuesday, with @Esero_ie Caoimhin is looking at a rather unexpected source of "problem" light - The Moon! Of course it's not truly a problem and its light is totally natural, but this video will help you understand why dark skies look best on moonless nights!

[CorkSkyFriendly @corkskyfriendly]

Today is the deadline for submission to the Cork City Heritage and Biodiversity Plan (2021-2026)
https://t.co/eeb6ub6gta
Please take the time to make a submission today and consider including the protection of the night sky as an item on your submission.

[CorkSkyFriendly @corkskyfriendly]

A Dec 2019 article but well worth the read.
European Union Adopts New Guidance to Reduce Light Pollution -- Environmental Protection https://t.co/K2JOSWKCJt via @EPonline

[MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory @blackrockcastle]

For #DarkSkyTuesday we're taking a look to the North for a change to see what hidden wonders you can detect in the Milky Way when light pollution isn't an issue