JOURNAL ARTICLE

Light pollution is drowning the starry night sky faster than thought.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sokol, Joshua 3 of 3

Abstract

According to a new study analyzing citizen scientist reports, global light pollution is drowning out Orion and other constellations in many parts of the world - and it's getting worse every year. For more than a decade, Globe at Night has asked participants around the world to describe the stars and constellations they can see with their naked eyes. Stargazing citizen scientists show how constellations are dimming at an alarming rate The star pattern Western astronomers call Orion has long drawn our eyes to the night skies. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2023/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:161447578
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