As part of the filming of the documentary ECLIPSED on the island of Antiparos, a short but meaningful educational presentation was held on the morning of Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the island’s schools, focusing on light pollution and the importance of protecting the night sky.
The initiative involved both the Antiparos Primary School and the Antiparos Junior High School, giving students the opportunity to learn more about an issue that increasingly affects our relationship with the natural environment, our quality of life, and our ability to experience the starry night sky.
The presentation was delivered by Andreas Papalamprou, Director of DarkSkyGreece and President of the Orion Astronomical Society, together with Dr. Lambros Doulos, Professor at the Hellenic Open University. Through their talks, they explained what light pollution is, how it affects people, ecosystems, and our view of the night sky, and why the protection of natural darkness has become an important environmental and cultural issue.
The presentation formed part of the wider activities surrounding the filming of ECLIPSED in Antiparos, connecting the documentary not only with the cinematic exploration of the subject, but also with the awareness and engagement of the local community. Introducing children to these ideas from an early age is especially important, as it helps build a deeper understanding of light, darkness, and the balance between human activity and the natural world.
With its unique relationship to the night landscape, Antiparos was an ideal setting for such an initiative. The participation of the local school community gave the event particular significance, showing that the conversation around light pollution can — and should — begin through education.
