The Krýsuvík Geothermal Area is a volcanic region that’s part of the larger Reykjanes Nature Reserve in Southwest Iceland, 22 miles (35 km) south of Reykjavík. The nature preserve is home to lava formations, crater lakes, bird cliffs, bubbling geothermic fields, and Earth’s largest blowing steam vent. A well-maintained boardwalk winds through the geothermal fields, providing information and educational signs all around. Camping is not allowed, and there are no designated stargazing spots, however, Krýsuvík is open 24 hours of the day so that visitors may observe their night sky unobstructed from city lights.
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Deborah Byrd created the EarthSky radio series in 1991 and founded EarthSky.org in 1994. Prior to that, she had worked for the University of Texas McDonald Observatory since 1976, and created and produced their Star Date radio series. Today, she serves as Editor-in-Chief of this website. She has won a galaxy of awards from the broadcasting and science communities, including having an asteroid named 3505 Byrd in her honor. In 2020, she won the Education Prize from the American Astronomical Society, the largest organization of professional astronomers in North America. A science communicator and educator since 1976, Byrd believes in science as a force for good in the world and a vital tool for the 21st century. "Being an EarthSky editor is like hosting a big global party for cool nature-lovers," she says.