Infographic Illustrating the Impact of Light Pollution on Our Ability to See Stars and Other Objects in the Night Sky

A startling analysis from Globe at Night — a citizen science program run by NSF’s NOIRLab — concludes that stars are disappearing from human sight at an astonishing rate. The study finds that, to human eyes, artificial lighting has dulled the night sky more rapidly than indicated by satellite measurements. The study showcases the unique contributions that citizen scientists can make in essential fields of research. This graphic illustrates how the greater the amount of light pollution, and therefore skyglow, the fewer the stars that are visible. The numeric scale is similar to the one used by Globe at Night participants. 

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NOIRLab/NSF/AURA, P. Marenfeld

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Id:noirlab2302a
Tipo:Artwork
Release date:19 de Enero de 2023 a las 12:00
Related releases:noirlab2302
Size:2880 x 1620 px

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Categoría:Illustrations

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