Dark Night Skies Protection Advisory Committee

Kēia kōmike kūkākūkā develops nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo for protecting Hawaii's exceptionally dark night skies, which support world-class astronomy on Maunakea and Haleakala and have cultural and ecological significance. Hāʻawi aku nei ia i ka ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo e pili ana i on outdoor lighting standards, light pollution ordinances, and how to balance development needs with night sky preservation. Committee nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo may inform state and county lighting codes for outdoor fixtures.

Hawaii's dark skies are a cultural, scientific, and natural asset that light pollution from poorly designed fixtures can permanently degrade. Residents, astronomers, and cultural practitioners hiki ke komo me the committee to support strong outdoor lighting standards in their communities.