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FREE webinar - Wednesday, April 22nd, 6:30 pm

Join our 60 minute webinar entitled "Exploring the Universe Through Apps" that will review popular apps to help you navigate the night sky. Learn more

Events notice related to COVID-19:

In response to COVID-19, IDA Missouri has suspended all in-person public talks through at least May 11, 2020. The chapter can speak to groups via webinars. Learn more

Losing the Dark Video

Photos of Missouri Dark Skies

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Upcoming Events

22 Apr 2020 06:30PM - 07:30PM
Webinar: Exploring the Universe Through Apps

25 May 2020 07:00PM - 08:00PM
Webinar: Astronomical Society of Kansas City

30 May 2020 08:00PM - 10:00PM
Gateway Arch - Lights Out Program

19 Jun 2020 07:30PM - 08:30PM
The Science of Light Pollution

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Get Involved With Our Chapter

Learn more about light pollution issues in Missouri and make a difference by getting involved:

1) Join our mailing list

2) Volunteer

3) Donate

Chapter Annual Report

2019 Annual Report (35 Hits)

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Join IDA at the global level and automatically become a member of Missouri Chapter if you live in Missouri.

Light Pollution

What is your biggest concern regarding artificial light at night?

Our Programs

Darkest Skies

Would you like to find the darkest skies in Missouri? Missouri still has over 50 parks and locations where the Milky Way is visible on a moonless night. We are building maps and tables so you can find the darkest skies in Missouri.

Sky Meter Program

How dark is our night sky? We have deployed Sky Quality Meters throughout Missouri to collect sky brightness data for scientific analysis and to help implement programs to reduce light pollution.

Citizen Science

Become a citizen scientist and have fun using your smartphone and telescopes! Explore projects that will help you measure and understand light pollution's impact on the night sky and and life on Earth.

Dark Sky Photos

Who doesn't love photos of the Milky Way? We are sharing photos of the Missouri night sky taken by amateur and professional photographers. Please send us your photos and enjoy amazing photos submitted by others.

Dark Sky Certification

Help us protect our Missouri heritage by getting parks and cities in Missouri certified under the "International Dark Sky Places Program"

Resources

Light Pollution Maps

What to find the darkest places on Earth to view the stars? Explore the brightest and darkest places on Earth using this easy-to-understand, color coded map that zooms to street level.

Learning Center

Learn responsible lighting basics, what a "Bortle Scale" means, how to handle a "Light Trespass Problem" and more by exploring our Learning Center.

Weblinks

Explore our growing list of links to other websites that includes articles, maps, lists and more related to light pollution..

Events

Annual Conference

Annual Conference

Our chapter is partnering with Missouri State University to host a conference in Springfield, Missouri on Friday, September 18, 2020. Come join us for full day of learning and meeting new people!

Lights Out

An estimated 600 millions birds in the U.S. die each year from collisions with buildings during spring/fall migration. Our "Lights Out" campaign aims to make their migration safer.

Webinar and Meetings

Our chapter is delivering ZOOM webinars on light pollution and will resume face-to-face presentations when feasible. Checkout our calendar of events for a program near you. Or request an event of your own.