There’s something wrong with the way we use light

Light pollution is as big a threat to our planet as sewage or plastic, says dark sky officer Dani Robertson

What makes Chile, specifically the Atacama Desert, a prime location for looking at the cosmos? Chile is the best place on Earth for doing astronomy in different wavelengths. We have very clear and qui

A crack-of-dawn start is one way to avoid the crowds. But there’s another option that doesn’t need an alarm clock.

Night as a space of fear and imagination

Imagine an early human out on the savannah, stepping away from the evening fire, glancing up at the dark sky and being totally captivated by the tiny, twinkling sparks dotted everywhere. Eyes wide, he

We’ve all seen beautiful images of perfectly lit gardens: a soft pool of light bringing warmth and cosiness to a seating area, the architectural stems of a statement shrub artfully brought to life at