Mount Carleton Provincial Park is the largest provincial park in the Province of New Brunswick, Canada, about 180 miles (290 km) north of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. It’s a designated dark sky preserve by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, and is committed to protecting and preserving the night sky by reducing light pollution and energy consumption throughout the area. The park also celebrates an annual Mount Carleton Star Party for both amateur and professional astronomers to observe the night sky and socialize over a series of stargazing events, typically held in July or August. Please note that while camping is allowed, the park closes at 8:00 PM and does not permit overnight stays otherwise. For more information, visit online or call 506-235-0793.
Deborah Byrd
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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.