This is the second half of a version of my famous Dark Wars astronomy presentation that I give at Bryce Canyon National Park. This version is "geared" for the tourism industry, encouraging them to help protect natural darkness by supporting astronomy tourism.
1. Canvas of the Cosmos – By ark Rangers Randy Dunning & Kevin Poe D P Core of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) Crab Supernova (M1) NPS photo by Dan Duriscoe Darkness is Beautiful
25. Astronomy Tourism Sky City, AZ Observatory B&B, BC Astronomers Inn, AZ Night Adventures, Red River, NM
26. Profitable Tourism isn’t more people per day, but Increased Length of Stay! “ Dark lovers stay overnight and eat bigger breakfasts!” - Kevin “Greatest Show FOR Earth” Poe Astronomy Tourism
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28. Astronomy Tourism 50 Telescopes! Constellation Tours! Real Rocket Science! Ranger Assisted… Astronaut Story Musgrave! Repairer of the Hubble Telescope! 3000 Visitors! Astronomy Festival June 17-20, 2009! Join us for 9 th Annual Bryce Canyon
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31. It’s not!” - The Lorax by Dr. Seuss “ Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. Unless… Could we lose the Stars? At the rate we are going… yes, it’s very likely! War Progress Report