Noche Zero is an inspirational event about the role of darkness in life, lighting
design and the modern city.
As the world population keeps expanding and the migration from rural areas
contributes to the explosive growth of cities, there is more need than ever to
consider the importance of darkness regarding light pollution and its impact on
human health, ecosystems and energy. How to manage the balance between
light and nightfall within the future city becomes a key issue in urban design.
Organised by DIAV (Chile), Light Collective (UK) and UCN (Atacama), Noche
Zero is an educational summit and dark night experience in San Pedro de
Atacama. This collaboration is targeted at an international multidisciplinary
group of influential people linked to lighting design, culture, art and heritage,
astronomy, neurobiology and biology. The aim is to connect design and science,
celebrate darkness and create a joined methodology for lighting and urban
design in order to preserve the dark sky.
Program
Tuesday 16th : Seminar + Valley of the Moon
Wednesday 17: Seminar + Night Event
Thursday 18: The Atacama Manifesto at Salar de Atacama + Night observation
Running alongside, Noche Zero Public events in San Pedro de Atacama
Tuesday 16: “Viaje a las Estrellas” (Stars Trek) – Astronomy workshop for kids
Wednesday 17: The Light Box - Lighting Design Workshop for kids
Noche Zero Share
Thursday 16th until Saturday 21st: Public Photograph Exhibition: 50 pictures of
the Universe. ESO 50th Aniversary
Monday 15th: Star Film Festival, San Pedro de Atacama main square: “Nostalgia
de la Luz” a film by Patricio Guzmán
Tuesday 16th: Star Film Festival, San Pedro de Atacama main square: “The City
Dark” a film by Ian Cheney. Ian will be presenting the film himself.
The Atacama Desert is the driest place on earth with the clearest sky on the
planet making it one of the most important areas for astronomical observation
worldwide. The most impressive starry skies will make the perfect backdrop to
this unique opportunity to hear the multiple viewpoints of leading experts and
to contribute to a new way of seeing and understanding the role of darkness in
our world.
Also found in this part of Chile are the biggest observatories in the world, striking
salt lakes, geysers, ghost towns and spectacular landscapes.
Did you know that 70% of the world population has never seen the Milky Way?
Noche Zero is more than just a meeting, event, seminar and workshop – it is the experience of a lifetime and this is the chance to become part of the few.
For more information: www.nochezero.org
Supported by: PLDA, ESO, IDA, LUCI, Starlight Initiative for Unesco, Chilean
Ministry of Enviroment and Chilean Ministry of Energy.
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