Lighting and astronomy

Lighting and astronomy

The rapid growth of light pollution threatens the future of astronomical observation. Detailed modeling of how light from the ground propagates through the atmosphere suggests ways to limit the damage.

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Veröffentlicht in:Physics today 2009-12, Vol.62 (12), p.32-32
Hauptverfasser: Luginbuhl, Christian B., Walker, Constance E., Wainscoat, Richard J.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Exterior lighting
Observatories
Telescopes
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Zusammenfassung:The rapid growth of light pollution threatens the future of astronomical observation. Detailed modeling of how light from the ground propagates through the atmosphere suggests ways to limit the damage.
ISSN:0031-9228
1945-0699
DOI:10.1063/1.3273014