Working together towards a DarkSky Nation – You’re invited to the Kaikōura Museum from 6.00-7.30pm on Friday 25th October for a free community event. Understand more about the global DarkSky movement from two key members of DarkSky International who are visiting Kaikōura as the newest International DarkSky Sanctuary.
Nalayini Brito-Davies
Vice President, Board of Directors of DarkSky International
Nalayini is a DarkSky Advocate and astronomer who is leading New Zealand’s journey to become a dark sky nation. Preserving the natural darkness of our night skies their beauty and promoting astrotourism.
Nalayini’s interest in astronomy was sparked in her childhood by naked eye stargazing with her grandfather.
Talk: The global scene and New Zealand’s aspiration to become a DarkSky Nation
Ruskin Hartley
Chief Executive Officer of DarkSky International
Ruskin is an influential environmentalist who leads a global movement to protect natural night skies to mitigate light pollution. He has spent the last four years inspiring and collaborating with leaders and citizens worldwide, advocating for responsible residential and business outdoor lighting practices. In doing so, Hartley has helped DarkSky enlist and empower DarkSky members, supporters, scientists, environmentalists, political leaders, and concerned citizens to take action.
Talk: The hidden costs of light: How preserving natural darkness protects our world.
Event hosted by: The Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust & Kaikōura Museum
Date: Friday 25th October
Location: Kaikōura Museum
Time: From 6pm to 7.30pm
Cost: Free, all welcome
photo credit: Rachel Gillespie – https://rachelgillespie.co.nz/