The Julian Dark Sky Network is an organization whose mission is to preserve the dark skies of Julian, CA.

https://juliandarkskynetwork.com/index.html   Join them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/320144582696539

​Our community is part of the 1% of the U.S. that can still see the Milky Way. Our distance from the urban glow of San Diego’s skies and the surrounding mountains help with our sky quality, but preservation must be intentional.​

​We support the goals of the International Dark Sky Association, the recognized authority on light pollution.

JDSN’s Mission:

1. Promote the enjoyment and preservation of Julian’s dark skies.
2. Develop and organize more year-round public astronomy activities.
3. Share with the community the exciting scientific breakthroughs that are taking place in our understanding of the universe.

What is a Dark Sky Community?

The IDA awards Dark Sky Community status to towns, cities, municipalities or other legally organized communities that take significant measures to preserve the night sky. They do this through adopting dark sky-friendly outdoor lighting, education and outreach. Such communities also have certain lighting ordinances that follow IDA guidelines.

  • Photo of the Milky Way at the Dark Sky Network
  • People with tents sitting outside part of the Dark Sky Network Photo
  • before & after photo of the impact of artifcial night lighting
  • People gathered at park for the Julian Dark Sky Network photo
  • People with telescopes for dark sky network photo
  • Kids playing at the dark sky network
  • Lake view under the stars. Julian Dark Sky network
  • studio-art-photography dark sky network