From our friends in the IDA:
* IDA Discounts Memberships for Astronomy Club Members *
July 17, 2007. Tucson, Arizona, U.S.A. For a limited time, from September 1 to November 30,
2007, the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) will offer an introductory one-year $20.00
membership for astronomy club members. Those wishing to receive this discount can either visit
the IDA website at
darksky.org/support/membership.php
or contact the main office during
the time of the offer.
Increasingly, thousands of members of astronomical clubs and societies are finding their best
observing sites threatened by light pollution. Joining forces with IDA can help raise awareness
about light pollution’s problems and solutions. IDA strives to help communities control light
pollution, which helps to preserve our night skies, conserve energy, and protect the nighttime
environment.
The International Dark-Sky Association, an educational, environmental 501(c) (3) nonprofit, is
dedicated to protecting and preserving the nighttime environment and our heritage of dark skies
through quality outdoor lighting. With over 11,000 members in more than 70 countries, IDA is
the leading authority concerning the problems and solutions related to light pollution.
