Australian dark sky survey this Sunday 21st June 2020

[gary]

Originally Posted by ARC Centre of Excellence for All Sky Astrophysics in Three Dimensions (ASTRO-3D)

Scientists are asking all Australians to step outside on the longest night of the year to help them measure light pollution around the country.

“We’re expecting thousands of people to join us on Australia’s longest night, Sunday 21 June, to help researchers create a map of Australia’s darkest skies, and learn about light pollution and its effect on people, animals, and astronomy,” says Marnie Ogg, CEO and founder of the Australasian Dark Sky Alliance.

“Together, our observations will map how light pollution varies across Australia’s cities and regions, and make a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt for ‘Most users to take an online environmental sustainability lesson in 24 hours’,” says Marnie.

Originally Posted by Australasian Dark Sky Alliance

Observations from Australian stargazers will contribute to the global dataset held by Globe at Night — an international scientific research program that crowdsources measurements of light pollution in the night sky. At set time periods within each year, the project asks people to report the stars they can see from their location to the project’s website. The coordinating researchers compile this information to produce a public, freely available map of global light pollution that can be used by researchers and the broader public.

Measuring and mapping light pollution will help:

* Australia develop its reputation as a stargazing and astro-tourism destination.

* councils develop dark sky planning guidelines and tourism opportunities.

* astronomers plan and conduct their research.

* biologists and agricultural scientists studying the effects of artificial light on wildlife.

* policy makers identify areas of over-lighting that may benefit from energy efficiency and carbon reduction programs.

Full media release :-
https://www.scienceinpublic.com.au/m...eases/dark-sky

Register at :-
https://worldrecordlight.thinkific.com/

[Sunfish (Ray)]

Thanks Gary. Something we can help with.

[Saturnine (Jeff)]

A very worthy endeavour, pity the weather forecast for around here is for wind and rain on the day.

[gary]

Originally Posted by Saturnine

A very worthy endeavour, pity the weather forecast for around here is for wind and rain on the day.

A pity, but they would still appreciate a report that it was cloudy.

What happens if it's cloudy on the night


Scientists record all conditions, and as a citizen scientist, we want you to do that too. Rain, cloud, or clear skies, your observation is valid. Your observation on 21 June is the one that counts for the GBWR, but you may go back to the Globe at Night web app, and do observations at any time./