‘Get friendly with the stars’: In Colorado, more than 30 places are working toward Dark Sky certifications

‘Get friendly with the stars’: In Colorado, more than 30 places are working toward Dark Sky certifications

On a cool night in August, more than 100 people gathered in a dark corner on Frisco Main Street. The lights at the Frisco Historic Park were out. Phones were tucked away, out of sight. People lay on blankets in the grass and gathered in groups around telescopes. Astronomy guide Mark Laurin, who is better known as Astro Mark, urged the crowd to let their eyes adjust to the dark. “I want you to get friendly with the stars,” Laurin said. “And reall…