[AZ-Observing] GLOBE project -- How many Orion stars trial March 8 through 21
- From: gene lucas <geneluca@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: AZ-Observing <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 21:34:56 -0700
The GLOBE project, recently written up in the April 2007 Sky & Telescope
(pg. 42), suggests people look at Orion and note how many stars can be
seen visually (unaided eyes) at various locations during the period
March 8 through 21. Details at this web site: http://www.globe.gov/GaN/
It would be interesting to try this at locations we use around the
state, both urban/suburban and "dark sky", and possibly compare against
SQM readings taken with an LP meter....
(We might have to add some stars, to get down far enough ??) :>))
(Actually, charts are supplied down to 7th magnitude.....)
Below is attached the memo as forwarded from the Meade 4M group.
Gene Lucas
(17250)
Forwarded from Meade 4M group:
news@xxxxxxxxxxx
March 7, 2007
Equipped with only your eyes, you can join other stargazers in a
worldwide effort to assess light pollution.
A team of astronomers and environmental scientists wants you to count
some stars this month as part of the GLOBE at Night project, an effort
to gauge the extent of light pollution worldwide. The task is simple:
determine how many of Orion's stars can be seen on clear, moonless
evenings from your home or observing site, then report your findings to
project's website <http://www.globe.gov/GaN>.
Conceived by staffers at the National Optical Astronomy Observatories in
Tucson, Arizona, this ambitious endeavor is managed by the University
Corporation for Atmospheric Research and Colorado State University.
GLOBE stands for Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the
Environment, a program to involve primary-and secondary-school students
in scientific activities worldwide.
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