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https://cineglobe.ch/en/xr/darkness-matters/

Proud that our film Darkness Matters has been selected in competition at CineGlobe Film Festival, taking place at CERN in Geneve from June 4th to 7th, 2026.

CERN with CineGlobe and Arts at CERN is one of the places I had aspired to be involved with. A place where arts meets science and science meets art, recognising them both as able to produce knowledge.

It is no coincidence that the conference of ESFA - European Science Film Association will take place on the 4th as an event that might bode well the whole festival!

Thanks Neal Hartman and the selection committee for believing in our project and christine reisen for believing in me as a representative for science and film, in my role as a producer and filmmaker.

And as always thankful to the precious dedicated crew of Darkness Matters:
Lars G Lindström
Roberto Bresin
Oliver Akermo
Sebastian Dahlgren
Irene Borgna
Federico Pellegrino at Sideralis
my son Elias Theodor Bani-Lindström

And all the funders, inkind investors and cultural patrons.

Swedish Film Institute
Stockholm University of the Arts
KTH NAVET Center for Research in Art, Technology and Design
Fellonica Film
Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo
Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Stoccolma
Konstnärsnämnden
C.M.Lerici Foundation
Magnus Bergvalls Stiftelse
Comune di Calci

Tekniska museet
WISDOME – Wallenberg Immersive Science Communication Domes
InfraVis
Ljud & Bildmedia BT AB
Cnr Iret
Aree Protette Alpi Marittime

CAI Club Alpino Italiano
mbrane_forum
ESFA - European Science Film Association
DarkSky
Vetenskapens Hus (KTH/Stockholms universitet)

Our sales agent Reef Distribution GmbH
Eda Karaatli-Rentsch Dr. Peter Popp

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Trade city lights for starlight. ✨
Out here in Methow Valley, the Northern Lights aren’t shy. If you catch them, they will put on a line dance performance you won’t forget.

Methow Dark Sky Week April 11th-19th.

📸 @rural_valley_life

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Join us in celebrating our spectacular celestial skies April 11th-19th for Methow Dark Sky Week. Enjoy night walks, star gazing parties, scavenger hunts, science talks and more. Visit the events page on our website to see all the exciting things happening around the valley that week.

💫 Follow @methowcitizens & @methowdarksky for more information.

📸 @rural_valley_life

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Check out @darksky_intl and @darkskyoregon.

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Repost from @darkskyoregon.

“The third episode, 'Light Trespass, is airing on @newschannel21 this month and will be featured across all our social channels. This project is made possible through the generous support of the Got Stars-Central Oregon initiative in collaboration with @visitcentraloregon Future Fund. Together, we strive to illuminate the importance of illuminate the importance of preserving our night skies and combating light pollution.

Light trespass occurs when unwanted artificial light invades a space, such as a bedroom window from a streetlamp, disrupting sleep and privacy. It's a form of pollution that affects both humans and wildlife. Imagine the glow that seeps into a darkened room, uninvited.

At DarkSky Oregon, Our mission is to preserve Oregon's magnificent dark skies and diminish light pollution for all life's health, safety, and well-being.

Subscribe to our newsletter.
🔗in bio”
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#DarkSky #DarkSkyOregom #LightTrespass #NightSky #CircadianRhythm

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Original text:
“@darksky_intl 2026 gardening trend!

Light pollution isn't just a big-city issue anymore. Even in suburban gardens, a porch light left on overnight can disrupt bird migration and confuse the bats, amphibians, and nocturnal pollinators that depend on darkness to forage.

And it's not only wildlife - research shows artificial light can also throw off plant rhythms, shifting leaf budding and drop, and even altering flowering cycles.

The good news? A few simple swaps make a big difference! Link in bio to learn more and discover more gardening trends for 2026!

If you were a hedgehog which garden would you prefer!?“
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Reduce light pollution. Follow Dark Sky guidance.
@darksky_intl @darkskyoregon @darkskywa

#DarkSky #LightPollution #CircadianRhythm #Stars #Sleep

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LDN 1235 is a dark nebula about 650 light-years away in the constellation Cepheus. It spans roughly 15 light-years and is made up of dense interstellar dust that obscures background starlight. The faint blue glow in parts of the nebula comes from starlight reflected by dust grains.

Despite its nickname, the “Dark Shark,” this region has no active star formation-it’s primarily a cold molecular cloud illuminated by nearby stars.

I imaged this over 6 nights at @starfront_observatories where pristine dark skies make this kind of data collection possible.

#LDN1235
#DarkSharkNebula
#CepheusConstellation
#DarkNebula
#ReflectionNebula
#MolecularCloud
#DeepSkyObject
#Astrophotography
#AstroPhotographyLovers
#DeepSkyAstro
#SpacePhotography
#NightSkyPhotography
#InterstellarDust
#CosmicClouds
#AstronomyLovers
#AstroImaging
#NebulaPhotography
#StellarNursery
#UniverseToday
#BackyardAstro
#SkyWatcher
#CosmosCaptured
#AstroCommunity
#AstroGraphy

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✨Officially Proclaimed: Methow Dark Sky Week! ✨

We’re proud to share that the Methow Valley’s first-ever Dark Sky Week proclamation has been officially recognized and supported by the Towns of Twisp and Winthrop, their Chambers of Commerce, and a growing coalition of local businesses.

This shared commitment speaks volumes: Our dark skies are not just beautiful—they’re a vital part of our rural identity, ecosystem, and way of life. ✨

As artificial light brightens skies around the world, the Methow remains a rare haven of natural darkness. Let’s keep it that way for wildlife, for future generations, and for the simple joy of looking up.

Read the full proclamation, then step outside and celebrate with us during #MethowDarkSkyWeek, April 21–28!

@winthrop.washington @twispwa @darksky_intl @darkskywa @methowconservancy @methowcitizens

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✨🔭 International Dark Sky Week is coming to the Methow Valley April 21-28, 2025

Join us for a valley-wide celebration of our incredible night skies, featuring loads of amazing events. From a stargazing night hike with Methow Conservancy to dark sky-themed treats and specials from 20+ local businesses.

Hosted by the @methowdarksky a program of @methowcitizens this week is all about honoring the beauty of the Methow’s dark skies, a treasure worth protecting, not just for stargazers, but for wildlife, human health, and the rural character of the Methow.

The full schedule of event will be released soon, stay tuned! Plan your trip and check out lodging options at TwispWa.com & WinthropWashington.com 📍

📸: @mitchellimage

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Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS

The next time this comet will swing back our way is in 80,000 years, that’s if it survives its voyage. Anyway, capturing a 2nd comet in less than 5 years has been amazing. This wouldn’t have peaked my interest if I hadn’t picked up a camera back in 2018. I hope there will be more comets visible to the naked eye or with my camera (without a telescope) in the near future.

Sony a7riii
Sony 24mm GM

@tonyannnn - wonder

#WITNS
#tsuchinshanatlas
#milkyway
#comet
#astrophotography
#traveloregon
#oregonexplored
#pnwastrophotography
#subaruusa
#subaru
#sonyalpha
#bealpha
#DarkSkyShare
#milkywaychasers

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Getting a fleeting glimpse of Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) before my camera can’t capture it no longer.

Sony a7riii
Sony 85 f/1.8

#WITNS
#tsuchinshanatlas
#comet
#astrophotography
#nasa
#traveloregon
#oregonexplored
#oregoncoast
#pnwlife
#pnwcollective
#pnwphotographer
#sonyalpha
#bealpha
#DarkSkyShare
#milkywaychasers
#mthood

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Milky Way & Shifting Sand

Timelapse:
Sony a7iii
Sony 24 GM

Stills:
Sony a7riii
Sony 24GM

#WITNS
#cannonbeach
#haystackrock
#traveloregon
#oregonexplored
#oregoncoast
#pnwshooters
#astrophotography
#milkywaychasers
#milkyway
#sonyalpha
#bealpha
#pnwastrophotography
#destinationpnw
#DarkSkyShare

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