Parts of Maine are treasured for their amazing night sky, unaffected by the light pollution of cities and towns. In other parts of Maine, efforts are underway to reduced light pollution, by rethinking outdoor lighting. Bird lovers, astronomy buffs and tourism officials are among those promoting the dark skies movement here in Maine, and across the nation.
Guests: Ed Gleason, astronomer and planetarium manager at University of Southern Maine
Nancy Hathaway, chair of the Surry Conservation Commission and mindfulness instructor who has been involved with dark skies efforts in Maine
Doug Hitchcox, staff naturalist at Maine Audubon
Interested in the music you heard on today's show? Here's what we played:
End of segment 1: “Starry, Starry Night” by Lianne La Havas
Start of segment 2: “Endless Sky” by Blackstone Rangers
End of segment 2: “The Last Star’s Light” by Ghost Island
Start of segment 3: “Purple Haze” by Jimi Hendrix
End of segment 3: “Colors in Space” by Explosions in the Sky