Teachers, students and schools are invited to help evaluate the effects of light pollution on the night sky by collecting data using sky quality meters.  The data will be sent to the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO) and Globe at Night. Results will be included in a national database for further studies. Supplies and funding for this project have come from such sources as the Optical Society of America Foundation (OSAF), NOAO and Globe at Night, Regional center for Next Generation Manufacturing (RCNGM).

The project is open to all ages.  The 2008 Particiant Schools are:

Three Rivers Community College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institure, Troy, NY
GH Robertson Intermediate School, Coventry, CT
Skinner Road School, Vernon, CT
Stafford Elementary School, Stafford, CT
National Vocational College, Slatina, Romania
St. Helen's Junior School, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
Napaaqtugmiut School, Moatak, AK

 

Visit EASTCONN's web site for more information about Dark Skies @EASTCONN.

Contact Nancy Magnani for further information.