Observing in Light Polluted Skies
| When |
Sep 04, 2024
from 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM |
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| Where | Monnik Beer Co 1036 E Burnett Ave, Louisville, KY 40217 |
| Contact Name | Lutz Haberzettl |
| Contact Phone | 5028521986 |
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Speaker: Patrick Peak, Louisville Astronomical Society
Abstract: In many cases people are told that observing the night sky requires a dark site well away from the light pollution of modern cities and suburbs. This is far from the truth as there are hundreds of observations to be made from almost anywhere that a telescope or binoculars can be pointed upwards. The Astronomical League has several observing programs that are well suited for light polluted locations. We will explore some of these programs and discover hundreds of things to observe from the light polluted backyard including the Moon, double stars, the Sun, Earth Orbiting Satellites and a host of objects in the night sky. You just need to know how, where and when to look!