https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news daily 0.75 2024-01-31 https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/west-texas-oil-country-is-revealing-a-sky-full-of-stars monthly 0.5 2023-06-28 https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/dkenons8o1veauwacdz756xwgynrzl monthly 0.5 2023-05-22 https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/mcdonald-observatory-celebrates-one-year-anniversary-of-greater-big-bend-international-dark-sky-reserve monthly 0.5 2023-04-06 https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/city-of-alpine-making-strides-in-preserving-night-sky-with-dark-skies-initiative-and-updated-outdoor-lightingnbspordinance monthly 0.5 2023-05-22 https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/dark-skies-initiative-makes-progress-in-preserving-our-night-sky monthly 0.5 2023-04-04 https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/rljpmosadlm2q9momytms8je7qbyww monthly 0.5 2023-03-07 https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/citizen-scientists-show-light-pollution-erases-stars-from-the-sky monthly 0.5 2023-02-16 https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/conquering-light-pollution-one-dark-sky-community-at-a-time monthly 0.5 2023-01-03 https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/a-subdivision-for-astronomers-limpia-crossing-residents-look-aloft monthly 0.5 2022-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1670870740590-9ZILYE8Q94EL5V4AG89P/McDonald-Observatory-Postcard-Mark-Noble-MDN6112-1025x1536.jpg News and Articles - A Subdivision for astronomers: Limpia Crossing residents look aloft - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/sawf8cn5kwqr86zlwba6jcpxcs4ftv monthly 0.5 2022-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1670870387159-60YES4KANB1NK6KIRXJY/Bill-Wren-and-Aubrie-Aguilar-1-2048x1152.jpg News and Articles - Shorthorn Light Swap Challenge takes students door to door promoting dark skies - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/of7k744co7y3ug7vx3g9ygetnk1tms monthly 0.5 2022-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1661185351287-LFO9CH5VARP6S05U3PON/In+Defense+of+Darkness+grist.PNG News and Articles - In Defense of Darkness - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/the-worlds-largest-international-dark-sky-reserve-is-helping-ut-scientists-study-the-universe monthly 0.5 2022-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1661186923405-25IPXA0H3P33EXFYX0PY/McDonald+Chow+Dome.PNG News and Articles - The world's largest international dark sky reserve is helping UT scientists study the universe - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/are-big-bend-stars-getting-outshined monthly 0.5 2022-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/5e502429-951d-42ea-8e0c-e3a3870a082e/Terlingua+Study+Butte+from+Sotol+Vista.jpg News and Articles - Are Big Bend Stars Getting Outshined? - Make it stand out Terlingua and Study Butte as seen from Sotol Vista in Big Bend National Park. https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/mcdonald-observatory-works-with-catalyst-midstream-partners-to-protect-dark-skies monthly 0.5 2022-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/d3046973-75b3-4bec-98cf-90ae96ec79df/Howard+energy-Fullsize.jpg News and Articles - McDonald Observatory Works with Catalyst Midstream Partners to Protect Dark Skies - Make it stand out Catalyst Midstream Partner’s County Line Processing Plant https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/blog-post-title-one-w6m4m monthly 0.5 2023-03-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/278f6ca6-9953-4e44-9454-35206834ab96/Sky+Island+Fireflies+Mt+Locke+Square.jpg News and Articles - Sky Island Fireflies - Make it stand out Sky Island Fireflies cross paths above a pond near McDonald Observatory. 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Image: Stephen Hummel. https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/making-night-skies-darker-over-alpine monthly 0.5 2022-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/25d3045e-73aa-43cd-b0e7-d9eff657634a/Skyglow.jpg News and Articles - Making Night Skies Darker over Alpine - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/big-bend-named-worlds-largest-international-dark-sky-reserve monthly 0.5 2022-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/230c80ed-4ad8-4a29-8268-6106a416abc9/BigBend_IDSR+Updated+Peripheral+with+Labels.png News and Articles - Big Bend named World’s Largest International Dark Sky Reserve - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/introducing-the-greater-big-bend-international-dark-sky-reserve monthly 0.5 2022-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/230c80ed-4ad8-4a29-8268-6106a416abc9/BigBend_IDSR+Updated+Peripheral+with+Labels.png News and Articles - Introducing the Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/9211d527-0181-4036-9342-e9734c472034/Davis+Mountains+Milky+way.jpg News and Articles - Introducing the Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve - Make it stand out The Milky Way above the Davis Mountains. Photo: Stephen Hummel https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/tag/fireflies monthly 0.5 https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/tag/dark+skies monthly 0.5 https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/tag/davis+mountains monthly 0.5 https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/tag/lightning+bugs monthly 0.5 https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/tag/mcdonald+observatory monthly 0.5 https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/news/tag/nature+conservancy monthly 0.5 https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/parks-and-protected-lands daily 0.75 2023-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/230c80ed-4ad8-4a29-8268-6106a416abc9/BigBend_IDSR+Updated+Peripheral+with+Labels.png Parks and Protected Lands Numerous parks and protected lands support the reserve. Several parks within the Big Bend region are also IDA-Certified Dark Sky Places: Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, and Black Gap Wildlife Management Area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654731694732-QTP96EAWIQ4OZKQ6CN3L/Matt+Smith+Hoodoo+BBRSP.jpg Parks and Protected Lands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654731850335-96F682S3H0S4H47GV436/Black-Gap-WMA-Sign-2_Stephen-Hummel-1080x719.jpg Parks and Protected Lands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/9211d527-0181-4036-9342-e9734c472034/Davis+Mountains+Milky+way.jpg Parks and Protected Lands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654733352958-NIR4LI1OVFP216T9KYCE/DAVIS_MNTS_5918.jpg Parks and Protected Lands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654737056488-JYOIH6WPF60Z9FOYIT14/Balmorhea-Aerial.jpg Parks and Protected Lands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654737952330-N44E6C7XULF5BL769HLA/Elephant%2BMountain.jpg Parks and Protected Lands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654738677524-I638K1T2TFDYR0YMN4E5/Chinati%2BPinto%2BCanyon%2BRd.jpg Parks and Protected Lands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654739275463-9JLEJKX15OXYZNXGP7R8/Sotol+Vista+small.jpg Parks and Protected Lands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654739841202-IQ5EIKQTP9NE85XJPKXI/Fort+Davis+NHS.jpg Parks and Protected Lands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1655754667218-DHREP9LAESZ9QHQWGM5E/Santa_Elena_HDR.jpg Parks and Protected Lands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1655755987850-NBOK741PS6OKBJU6XD31/Boquillas-View_1.jpg Parks and Protected Lands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1655756153730-0P9TXTYB9E8PZZSOCPBH/cover_maderasdelcarmen_biosphere_reserve_mexico.jpg Parks and Protected Lands https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/communities daily 0.75 2023-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654889554436-UFQ1CA6QENGP26HLWSZC/mcnair-hancock-hill.jpg Communities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654889983213-XUUQRDQFPIHOR7R1OLLO/Courthouse+Pautzke.jpg Communities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654890717454-G7CUKJJ5PLVKHB7RYXL3/Marfa+giant+art.JPG Communities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654892837252-7MPLHBXFQMX3ZUFWTKF4/prada+valentine.jpg Communities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654893169558-P0204QRXQ8D7COW3QJ6D/Balmorhea.jpg Communities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654893889247-R1HEWT036GYXFPD3DK5J/Marathon+motel+neowise.JPG Communities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654894822614-H55SMN33NC2FE8ZEFSY9/Starlight+Theater+Jason+Weingart.png Communities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654895814289-1HO4WVCOX0Q3DUT6KKRP/Fort-Leaton_3544.jpg Communities https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/home daily 1.0 2023-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/edc548b7-ad1d-40b1-88f5-42117128b5a3/BigBendPreserveFinal.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/5344d27d-0e31-464c-87f1-ba08e05dd1f1/BigBend_IDSR+Updated+With+Parks.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654717297812-9KZQIF3KZG56VJA3TX2O/Stardust+Sign+Marfa+TX.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654717989478-EAQOD65SHJJXSG60DCNK/floodlight_spill.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654718526937-DWOWSMSRZUCST3U44QM2/Birds+migrating.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654718777756-0VAJUQ3900P032DO7V0P/30in+Telescope+small.JPG Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654718935925-OHT5JX4FTOAMITR02S0I/friends-of-goldendale-observatory-light-pollution-glare_orig.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654721113752-5ETYK91DI6TNI68JM26J/Blue+Light+health.jpeg Home https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/lighting daily 0.75 2023-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/77872453-5cc8-4ece-870e-5d7df11d5862/Principles+of+light+Dark+Skies.JPG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/7bf50640-be4d-448b-9b8a-78e224e981e1/Principles+of+light+Dark+Skies+-+Shielding.jpg Lighting - Shielding Point lights down and check lighting after dark to ensure the light is not going into the sky or onto neighboring property. The streetlight to the far left has an example of an unshielded light fixture that clearly produces light pollution. To the right is a “full cut-off” or “fully shielded” light fixture. Fully shielded fixtures make the use of light more efficient by directing light where it is needed. These fixtures eliminate glare, provide better visibility and the efficient use of light saves money. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/15c4b502-e090-4e60-8ed4-4b6de3575a5c/Principles+of+light+Dark+Skies+-+Timing.JPG Lighting Purpose and Timing If you are not using a light, turn it off or put it on a timer to turn off automatically. Make sure that the light has a good purpose for being left on, and for existing in the first place. If you are worried about security, use a motion sensor light or infrared camera to monitor an area instead of leaving a light on all night. Having a light on all the time may simply draw unwanted attention and make it easier for thieves to identify targets of value, especially in an otherwise dark area. Numerous studies find that turning lights off after 11pm or midnight reduces crime and accidents but leaving lights on can increase crime in some situations. Turn off business signs and decorative lights upon closure or by 11pm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1405183b-623c-4fbb-bf42-0e57072727ed/Principles+of+light+Dark+Skies+-+Color.jpg Lighting - Color Choose amber colored or soft-white lights. White light tends to scatter more in the air and obscure our view of the stars, while amber or red light scatters less. It's best to avoid blue or white light at night since they can be harsh and cause glare. Additionally, white and blue light can have adverse effects on wildlife, plants, and human health. Lighting manufacturers use temperature in Kelvin (K) to describe the color of light. The higher the color temperature, the more blue light the product contains. It's best to choose values no higher than 2700K (soft white), and lower numbers are even better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/9c5107d3-dff1-4051-aaed-78ba322e42db/Principles+of+light+Dark+Skies+-+Intensity.jpg Lighting - Intensity Only use the amount of light you need for the task, and no more. Lumens are used to measure the amount of light a source emits. Typically, 800 lumens per fixture is sufficient for most residential purposes. Avoid over-illuminating an area, as it can be wasteful and impair visibility by forcing your eyes to adjust to bright conditions. To see clearly, your eyes need smooth transitions in light levels, so brighter lights aren't always better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/87006235-1301-4dda-8925-4f6ed7708337/lighting_fixtures.jpg Lighting https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/volunteer daily 0.75 2025-06-24 https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/stargazing daily 0.75 2025-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654642203617-75MEHZVJ9D49DPEP4HPL/Marathon+skypark.JPG Stargazing Experiences https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654643694861-DSWECLBWH0Z6V4DY3MP8/Big+Bend+Observatory.JPG Stargazing Experiences https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654553235748-RHN9ZNR2OJZR0YT5BRFP/DSC_0079.jpg Stargazing Experiences https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654644235614-4OW1TSM1O5LOBJ5KN8LL/BBNP+Program.JPG Stargazing Experiences https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654646784915-6RLOA8GAQIGC3CWNRF9J/Library+Telescope.jpg Stargazing Experiences https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/14224755-668b-4d24-bc7d-9d3c218a57ad/Contrabando+Mtns+Night.jpg Stargazing Experiences https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654733352958-NIR4LI1OVFP216T9KYCE/DAVIS_MNTS_5918.jpg Stargazing Experiences https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/bc630eca-1d53-4d71-a5e6-9fc198aa2a4f/farflungsignmountain.jpg Stargazing Experiences https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/what-is-light-pollution daily 0.75 2023-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/73b7cd6c-e35b-447b-8862-f39734e9f1b1/Light+Pollution+Types.JPG What Is Light Pollution? - Types of Light Pollution Skyglow Skyglow is the scattering of light in the atmosphere, causing the sky to never be truly dark. Because of skyglow, 80% of Americans can no longer see the Milky Way. Light Trespass Light trespass is light falling where it is not intended or needed, such as a neighbor’s light shining into your bedroom. Glare Glare is excessive brightness that causes visual discomfort. Glare is not only annoying but can be a safety concern. Clutter Clutter is bright, confusing or excessive groupings of light. Clutter is especially problematic while driving at night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1655142506800-LUP7ZQCN1TE2881ALOLM/Birds+migrating.jpg What Is Light Pollution? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1655142677055-93JE60ZELDWBME02ZSBN/Blue+Light+health.jpeg What Is Light Pollution? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1655142765086-0OOADPXQEZMD7TWORKFM/floodlight_spill.jpeg What Is Light Pollution? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1655143087068-V4AVXHSQOH3E26QG4SKS/Stardust%2BSign%2BMarfa%2BTX.jpg What Is Light Pollution? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1655143259273-YG5ZL4PL5FWCOZQ5VIMK/friends-of-goldendale-observatory-light-pollution-glare_orig.jpg What Is Light Pollution? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1655144498626-5JEQHDCA17915REL46C2/30in+Telescope+small.JPG What Is Light Pollution? https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/visiting daily 0.75 2023-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654553235748-RHN9ZNR2OJZR0YT5BRFP/DSC_0079.jpg Visiting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654553427274-Z9YH9GS4PKVL669ZCSOU/Hotel+Paisano+2.JPG Visiting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/1654553708157-ASBIRXPRPCB3FAMV2MV0/Black%2BGap%2BWMA%2BSign%2B2.jpg Visiting https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/about daily 0.75 2024-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/230c80ed-4ad8-4a29-8268-6106a416abc9/BigBend_IDSR+Updated+Peripheral+with+Labels.png About - Structure The Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve is a cooperation between multiple communities, parks, and organizations. At over 15,000 square miles, the reserve became the largest certified Dark Sky Place in the world when it was certified in the spring of 2022. The reserve is divided into two categories. The core zones represent the areas that need the most protection from light pollution. The two core zones are the University of Texas’ McDonald Observatory and the Nature Conservancy’s Davis Mountains Preserve. Both McDonald Observatory and The Nature Conservancy are founding members of the reserve. The peripheral zones represent supporting communities and multiple parks or protected lands. Some portions of the peripheral area are just as dark or darker than the core zones. All communities and counties within the reserve have adopted outdoor lighting ordinances to limit light pollution. Parks and protected lands have voluntarily subscribed to lighting management plans. Major supporting organizations include Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the National Park Service, and the Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/c45e747b-fdf1-4308-bdce-3bbe2f36d8ad/BigBend_Dark+Sky+Places.png About - The reserve joins several pre-existing IDA-certified International Dark Sky Places. Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park are both Dark Sky Parks, with the national park being among the first in the world to be certified. Chinati Mountains State Natural Area is included with Big Bend Ranch’s designation. Black Gap Wildlife Management Area is classified as a dark-sky sanctuary, meaning it is not only exceptionally dark, but also remote and sensitive to light pollution. Sierra la Rana, a housing development south of Alpine, is designated as an IDA Development of Distinction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/f5702807-50ed-49c5-9abc-7b8f949ae0d1/BGWM210303_fullres_1_HA000.jpg About A mosaic of the entire sky from Black Gap Wildlife Management Area using All-Sky Photometry. The bright glow on the left is from zodiacal light. The faint glow on the horizon, center, is light pollution from energy sector activity in the Permian Basin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/9b88cf36-b503-4979-b956-a5042bf60480/Outreach+event.jpg About McDonald Observatory staff, volunteers and friends with the Alpine Night Sky Team engage with locals at an Earth Day event in Alpine, TX. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/606fd800-3d1f-4fa9-a778-701a61ff6e34/279317467_354998259990355_7063229016671647686_n.jpg About - Make it stand out A local resident and a volunteer pose with a new dark-sky compliant light made possible through support of the Big Bend Conservation Alliance’s Serious Starlight fundraiser. https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/examples daily 0.75 2023-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/43276ea9-2ed6-4fe6-a15c-d5257b9b20e6/Marfa+Gardens-16.jpg Examples Marfa Gardens, Marfa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/0e202750-d48c-469b-b561-cd0f6927d0dd/Forever+West+Texas+-+Keller+Williams+Realty%2C+Alpine.jpg Examples Forever West Texas - Keller Williams Realty, Alpine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/f903c2af-8162-4e63-b69b-0355e9671ad6/JDC+Annex.JPG Examples Jeff Davis County Courthouse & Annex, Fort Davis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/0c486ed9-dc05-477a-a619-6abda0893a1d/PrintCo+HDR+small.JPG Examples Printco, Alpine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/967e4cb6-3d53-426a-95ec-5efcd6c7d135/ApacheCryoComplex.png Examples Kinetic Midstream Facility, Balmorhea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/5b6c502c-a4f2-40d0-94d7-bd6839225d7e/Tank+Battery+Crop.jpg Examples Kinetic Tank Battery, Balmorhea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/41253baf-2c32-4cbd-9f0d-4f84e7ba0433/Howard+energy-81.jpg Examples Howard Energy Stateline Facility, Orla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/c888f63f-6676-4a3b-8463-14b6d95bf87a/Terlingua+Fire+and+EMS-1.jpg Examples South Brewster County EMS, Terlingua https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/aefe2140-b576-4ea8-8b8c-23f9d074c0c3/Javelina+Hideout+2.JPG Examples Javelina Hideout, Terlingua https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/193747bd-3697-4ff1-8dde-d2fa52a27883/Stargazer-15.JPG Examples Big Bend Stargazer, Terlingua https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/8be9a3da-97b9-4f70-84fc-6f41237a9071/The+Perch.JPG Examples The Perch, Terlingua https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/27e69826-4489-4591-8ffe-50c3c17f46c6/Fossil+Knob+Ridge.JPG Examples Fossil Knob Ridge, Terlingua https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/5b995495-482c-4a01-a673-e9684bb8c925/Cactus+Liquors.jpg Examples Cactus Liquors, Marfa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/e6a2ca9f-39c0-4ce8-9ed8-06caa0caeb66/Alpine+VC+Lighting.jpg Examples City of Alpine Visitor Center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/400695e5-0d23-4918-906e-0aa22f655601/Alpine+VC+Lighting-11.jpg Examples City of Alpine Visitors Center https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/a6f03a8f-3320-40c4-88d6-e151921ac65c/USO+Building+Marfa.jpg Examples City of Marfa Visitor Center, USO Building https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/30633e5d-b94f-49e9-8bd0-7c150f0a0212/Frama+noplate.jpg Examples Frama and Tumbleweed Laundry, Marfa (closed) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/7e45d022-b344-40b5-b1c2-e86092f43259/Alpine+Public+Library+2.jpg Examples Alpine Public Library https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/a874ef5b-420f-4741-9388-3016f8e204aa/Apache+office+Pecos.jpg Examples Apache Corporation Field Office, Pecos TX https://www.bigbenddarkskyreserve.org/your-neighbors-light daily 0.75 2023-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/629e44e9a6e1ed2d6330f876/c369fdab-4313-4fde-947e-634dd631860e/Ruidosa+Unshielded+Light.JPG Your Neighbor's Light - How to talk to your neighbor about lighting Does your neighbor have a light that shines onto your property or washes out the stars? 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