Michael Rymer

Michael Rymer was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, where he seldom saw the night sky in its natural state. Later in his life, though, he came to discover a love for astronomy and astrophotography, searching for dark skies and how he can help protect them.

Michael enjoys hiking in the mountains and deserts of the Western U.S., and he loves spending time with his camera and telescopes, capturing the beauty of the cosmos. He joined the DarkSky Advocates Network in 2021 and has continued to learn how he can talk with others about the dangers of light pollution to us and our world.

Michael has a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma and an M.S. in Recreation and Tourism Management from the University of Northern Alabama. He now lives in Denver, Colorado, where he not only can enjoy the beautiful night skies of the Rocky Mountains, but also cultivates native plants to enhance the beauty of nature during the day.