Light Pollution
Space Junk is Going to be a Problem for Vera Rubin
The Vera Rubin Observatory (VRO) is different than other large telescopes, and that difference makes it more vulnerable to space…
How a Small Town in Japan Fiercely Defends its Dark Skies
Light pollution ruins dark skies. It's a scourge that ground-based observatories have to deal with in one form or another.…
One of the Brightest Stars in the Sky is Actually a Satellite
Back in the 70s, kids used to look up at the summer sky and try to be the first one…
Light Pollution from Skyglow Changes Bird Behavior
In the astronomy community, we typically this of light pollution as an overall negative. Much research points out its negative…
Astronomers Map out the Radio Waves Coming From Large Satellite Constellations
You've heard that satellite constellations like Starlink are a problem for astronomers and their telescopes. Because the satellites are communicating…
Light Pollution is Out of Control
Concern over global light pollution is growing. Astronomers are noticing its growing effect on astronomical observations, just as predicted in…
Light Pollution is Obscuring the Night Sky. RIP Stargazing
A citizen science initiative called Globe at Night has some sobering news for humanity. Our artificial light is drowning out…
Many of the World’s Greatest Observatories Suffer from Some Light Pollution
In a recent study published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, an international team of researchers examined…
BlueWalker-3 Unfolds, Brightens One-Hundredfold
After months of waiting, we’re getting our first good looks at a fully deployed BlueWalker-3 this coming weekend.
You Can Help Measure Light Pollution with Your Phone
There's no question that light pollution is a growing problem. Thankfully many scientists and advocates are working for change. And…