Dark Sky Conversations

Dark Sky Conversations

Marnie Ogg talks with some of the brightest minds in the field about light pollution and ways to protect our night skies.

Recent Episodes

April 21, 2023

S03E06: Exploring Dark Skies at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum

In this episode of Dark Skies Conversations, Marnie Ogg is joined by Naomi Miles and Grant Salmond from the Australian Age of Dinosaurs in northern western Queensland near Winton. They discuss their passion for dark skies and how they have …

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April 19, 2023

S03E05: Dark Sky Entrepreneurship with Chris Tugwell

In this episode, Marnie Ogg interviews Chris Tugwell, a South Australian man based in Adelaide who is a film writer, land care worker, and a Dark Sky entrepreneur. Chris shares his passion for making things happen, and how he transformed …

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April 18, 2023

S03E04: John Whittall - National Parks and Wildlife Service NSW

In this episode of Dark Sky Conversations, host Marnie Ogg interviews John Whittle, who works for the National Parks and Wildlife Service in New South Wales. John manages the Warrumbungle National Park, which is the first Dark Sky park in …

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April 16, 2023

S03E03: Johan Eklof - Author of 'The Dark Sky Manifesto'

S03E03 Johan Eklof - Author ‘The Dark Sky Manifesto’ If you’d like to buy a copy of Johan’s book as discussed in this episode, you can find it on Amazon at: Hardcover: https://amzn.to/3MMvzw7 Kindle: https://amzn.to/41p1lnm Paperback:...

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April 15, 2023

S03E02: A Conversation with Professor Chris Lidman – Director Siding …

In this episode as part of International Dark Sky Week, I get to chat with Professor Chris Lidman, the director of Siding Spring Observatory, where we discuss the importance of dark sky conservations. The Siding Spring Observatory was the first …

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April 14, 2023

S03E01: Dark Sky Impacts: Satellite Mega Constellations Risks

S03E01 Jessica Heim – Cultural Astronomer Marnie Ogg welcomes her guest, Jessica Heim, to Dark Sky Conversations to discuss the impacts of light at night caused by satellite mega constellations, including those launched by Elon Musk and other...

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About the Host

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Marnie Ogg

Host

With a 30 year history in all aspects of tourism, Marnie returned from an astrotourism event she was hosting in Europe, and truly realised the Australian dark night sky was a natural asset to be preserved. Seeing the designation of Australia’s first Dark Sky Place, managing Sydney Observatory and Founding the Australian Dark Sky Alliance, has seen her receive two International Dark Sky Defender awards for her personal and board efforts, and strengthens her commitment to create inspirational places and experiences for human connection in the world, both day and night.

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