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Participants in Eyes on the Sky collect data on sky brightness, contributing to a growing body of evidence about light pollution. While the activity itself focuses on measuring light levels, the data supports broader efforts to protect dark skies. These protections can help preserve habitats for iconic species such as the Tasmanian devil and the masked owl, and support cultural transmission by highlighting the Palawa people’s enduring connection to the sky and the landscape.
Eyes on the Sky citizen science collects data on sky brightness and light pollution to support the Southwest National Park Dark Sky Sanctuary; protections help preserve habitats for iconic species such as the Tasmanian devil and the masked owl.
Immersive citizen science and conservation activities for visitors.
Protects Aboriginal cultural heritage; supports cultural transmission by highlighting the Palawa people’s enduring connection to the sky and the landscape (Sky Country).
The Wilderness Society Tasmania believes in working together to protect, promote and restore wilderness and natural processes. As part of this mission, they offer immersive citizen science and conservation activities. Visitors can participate in forest surveys, wilderness trips in remote areas, or hikes and workshops near urban areas. Currently, the Eyes on the Sky project invites participants to independently measure the quality of the night sky with Sky Quality Meters in wilderness areas, to support the creation of the Southwest National Park Dark Sky Sanctuary and protect night skies, wildlife, and Aboriginal cultural heritage. Sky Quality Meters are available for hire from Paddy Pallin Hobart.
How you can help
You can read the Southwest Sky Country Guide to understand the importance of Dark Sky Sanctuaries and what their protection and preservation means to our wildlife and to the palawa/Tasmanian Aboriginal people’s connection to Sky Country.
You can also donate to The Wilderness Society more broadly, or you can contribute specifically to Eyes on the Sky as a citizen scientist.
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