Dark Skies Awareness

Application for Dark Sky Discovery Site Designation

Dark Sky Discovery Site: Dark Sky Awareness through Celestial Observation

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DSDS Requirements

1. The total number of people reached must be at 50 before the DSDS designation can be granted.
2. After another 100 people have been reached giving a total of at least 150 people, the DSDS can receive another packet. A Sky Quality Meter will be included as long as supplies last.
3. A minimum of six events need to be held over a two year span beginning with the initial DSDS application. The total number of people reached over each 2 year span must be at least 200.

Your Facility

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Partner Facility (optional)

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Qualifying Events

Name of event 1*:

Event 1 Date*:

People reached*:

Brief Description of event 1*:

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Event 2 Date:

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*By checking this box you assert that you understand and agree to the guidelines about becoming a Dark Sky Discovery Site and you understand how to maintain that certification.