When Staying in the Dark is the Brightest Idea

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Written By Bill Wren
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PBPA gets behind an idea that is out of this world: the Dark Skies Initiative. Acting before drilling operations pose a serious problem in Reeves County and Jeff Davis County (and the Fort Davis area), oil companies get on board a plan to keep the skies dark above the McDonald Observatory.

Read more on the Permian Basin Petroleum Association’s website >>

Bill Wren

Bill Wren has been fascinated by the night sky all his life. In 1990, Bill joined the McDonald Observatory as public affairs specialist and researcher. He currently serves as special assistant to the superintendent at the observatory.

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