"Since the dawn of modern humans, our ancestors have shared the skies as a common bond beyond the genetic link that makes us all one planetary people. Every culture on our planet looked to the heavens as a wellspring of enlightenment to create culture, society and spirituality. The sacred sky is a planet wide cultural treasure that must be respected, protected and preserved." -

William Seven
Author and Archaeoastronomer

Indeed, for most people on Earth, the dark skies of our ancestors are disappearing. The problem is urban sky glow, due to ineffective lighting sources. Simply put, too many residential, business and street lights are losing valuable light by shining much of it upward rather than to the area below it was intended to illuminate. This is not only a waste of energy and money, but also a desecration of the worlds awe-inspiring sacred skies. The celestial wonders above our heads are linked to the development of the greatest cultures and civilizations. Pleading ignorance of the disrepect and disregard for our celestial heritage is no excuse.

SAVE OUR SACRED SKIES

Our skies 200 years ago Our skies today

According to the real authority on this subject, the International Dark-Sky Association, lack of awareness and apathy are the main problems. The solution is to get more people educated about the "how," as well as the "why" we should address this ever-growing problem. The stars and the universe need your help.

The sacred sky is a planet wide cultural treasure and you can help preserve this important well spring of human knowledge by educating your self at the...